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Evening journal., 1899-12-08
1rg WEATHER.

New York Heralds Forecast-The
storm crossing the lake region is at
tended by strong gales on Lake Erie
and considerable snow in Ontario. It's
centre will move east, passing near
Montreal this morning. Strong south
westerly winds will occur OF the Long
Island and New England coasts. Tenn
perature will fall slowly in this section
tonight.
In the Middle States and New Eng
land to-day. cloudy TO partly cloudy
weather will prevail, with rain OF snow
in the northern districts. fresh to brisk
sOuthwesterly winds, strong off the
coasts and higher, followed in this sec
ton by falling temperature and clear
ing In the afternoon.
On Saturday, fair, slightly colder
weather will prevail with fresh west
erly winds, becoming variable.
On Sunday, fair to partly oloudy,with
rising temperature, followed by snow
or rain near the lakes.
European steamers now sailing will
have mostly fresh southwesterly and
westerly breezes to the Banks.
Forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey,
partly cloudy Friday, brisk southwest
erly winds; Saturday, fair.
Delaware and Maryland. partly cloudy
and warmer Friday, fresh southwest
erly winds; Saturday, fair.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
ATTTR TUp TRTrsTs

Il is up 10 Congress now; and with
Congressmen-with every congressman,
individually-rests the responsibility
for devising adequate remedies for de-
structive and oppressive trusts. The
president leaves no doubt of his own
ideas and purposes in the case He
deyotes considerable space in his mes
sage TO the subject He says
Combinations Of capital organized
into trusts to control the conditions
OF trade among our citizens to stine
competition, limit production and de.
termine the prices of products used and
consumed by the people are Justly pro-
yOking public discussion and should
early claim the attention OF the Con-
gress.
II Is universally conceded that com.
hinations which engross or control the
market Of any particular kind Of mer.
chandise or commodity necessary to the
general community. by suppressine
natural and ordinary competition
whereby prices are unduly enhanced {,
the general consumer, are obnoxious
not only to the common law. but als,
TO the public welfare. There must bi
remedy for the evils involved in sucl
organizations. II the present law cal
ne extended more certainly to contro
or cheek these monopol!es or trusts, i
should be done without delay What
ever power the Congress possesses owe
this most important subject should bl
promptly ascertained and asserted.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08

The Board of Trade very wisely con-
cluded last evening TO continue its own
work for a revised charter for the city
TO call in city officials as such would
not at all tend to production of a dis
interested bill. II Is impossible for an
active man TO administer an office
without becoming biased concerning II
and warped in his views concerning
other offices with which II co-operates.
The man who observes from the out
side Is better able to judge OF effect
and cause than is the man who moves
the cause to effect In addition Is the
danger Of securing only the ideas and
recommendations OF the politician
when it is the ideas and recommenda-
tions Of the statesman and the busi-
ness man that are wanted. The Board
OF Trade is the proper body to handle
the question. They will have to fight
the politicians or buy them of when
their bill gets 10 the Legislature.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
BEFORE JUDGE BALL
CHARLES BLACK FINED S25 ANr
COSTS FOR ASSAULT.

CHARLES BLACK FINED S25 AND
COSTS FOR ASSAULT.
This mornings session of City Court
occupied but n few moments OF Judge
Balls time. as but ten cases were
heard.
The continued case of Charles Black,
colored charged with committing an
assault and battery upon James Brown,
was finally disposed of by the court i'm
posing fine of $25 and costs amount
ing in all to SS0.35. Judge Ball con-
icluded that Brown was at least par
TALLY 70 blame for the affair.
-Four drunks occupied seats in the
prisoners dock, each of whom, from
their appearance, repented, for the time
being. at least. the fact that they had
imbibed too freely yesterday The un.
fortunates were Edward Sewell, Jesse
| W. Bunice. Thomas Wood and Mich
ael Kelley. One dollar and costs was
the fine imposed in each case.
Abraham Collins. whose name anC
face are not unfamiliar to the court
was assessed SO and costs for bein5
drunk and begging upon the streets
yesterday
Frank Rogers and Elmer Jones wer,
larraigned on charges Of being drunl
land disorderly. Each denied the allie
CATION, but the court thought other
wise, and levied an assessment of 81
land costs upon Frank and Elmer.
George III. Kennedy was charged will
drunkenness, but the court gave hin
another chance, and dismissed the case
William Mccormick was accused o
being not only drunk yesterday but o
acting in p disOrderly manner. IL
was permitted to depart promising Il
do better in the future
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

clayton House TOnsorial Palace
SIX hrst-class BARRIERS at your service
Freight car No. 5S ran of the tracl
.at Third street early this morning. de
laying traffic for several minutes.
Rev. Or. Lyman Abbott lectured on
Ideals at the New-Century Clut
Building last night.
Lunch OF all kinds at Delawar,
House every Wednesday and Saturda,
night
a sociable was given by the Sec.
ond Baptist Christian Endeavor Society
last evening in the church.
Rev. J. w. Jones has been invited
to return as pastor Of Goodman NJ. r
Church, this city.
The gear wheel Of Third street
bridge broke yesterday, but was soon
replaced By the Pusey and Jones Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
SOCIAL AND personal NOTES.

Ralph c. Lupton is on a ten-days
visit to relatives in Virginia.
Willard S. Mears visited in Washing
ton yesterday
Alfred 8. Elliott left for New Yorl
yesterday where he will remain fol
several days.
Miss Margaret Janvier,o of Lansdowne
n. j., and Miss May Janvier. are spend
ing week with friends In this city.
Miss Jennie w. Marley, OF Delaware
City, was in Wilmington yesterday.
Mrs. Evan Kreider and Mrs. Edwaru
Stewart, of Philadelphia, are visitin,
Mrs. II. NJ. Whitfield, Of this city.
Mrs Addie Henshall. of Philadelphia
is visiting her sister. Mrs II. NJ. Whit
field Of this city.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GARBAGE COLLECTION 0RDI-
NANCE INTRODUCED.
APPROPRIATION FOR THE PUR-
CHASE OF ANTI-TOXINE ASKED
MR. STEWART INQUIRED RE.
GARDING CITY BONDS.

The much-talloed-of proposed ordi-
nance regarding the collection of gar
bage by the CrematOry Committee Of
'City Council, thereby taking the power
OF awarding contracts away from the
Board OF Health, was introduced at last
nights meeting CT Council by MT.
Oherly.
The proposed ordinance Is in shape
of an amendment to the original meas
ure regarding the collection Of garbage,
and provides that on and after the first
day OF February next Council shall
have the entire supervision and control
of the collection and removal OF gar
bage and shall have authority to make
such rules and regulations as may be
necessary for that purpose.
The city is to be divided into four
districts, as follows:
First district, all that part OF the city
east OF Market street and south of
Sixth street; Second district, all that
part east of Market and north of Sixth
street; Third district, all that part wesf
OF Market street and south of Sixth
street; Fourth district, west Of Market
street and north of Sixth street.
1t is to be the duty of Council to en-
ploy a sufficient number of men,
horses and water-tight carts for each
district. Collections are to be made as
follows: First district, all street run
ming east and west, ON Mondays, We'd
uesdays and Fridays; all streets run
ming north and south and all over
Third street bridge, on Tuesday,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Second district, all streets running
east and west and over Eleventh street
bridge, on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays; all streets running north and
south and upper end OF Ninth ward
east OF Market street, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays.
Third district, all streets running
east and west, on Mondays, Wednes-
day and Fridays; all streets running
north and south and all OF Eleventh
ward on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays.
Fourth district, all streets running
east and west and Ninth ward west OF
Market street on Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays; all street running north
and south including district known as
Highlands, on Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays.
AtN oAt,iA NAA1 EdIudEt cart, i'll
black letters, is to appear on all collec-
tion carts and receptacles containing
garbage that are placed upon the side
walk must not hold over bushel. Con-
tracts are to be awarded every three
years. The new ordinance was given
two readings
A communication was presented by
Mr. Kane from the Board of Health
asking for an appropriation of $3.50 tc
be used exclusively for the purchase
IN fumigating material TO be used In
| Idiphtheria cases 70 was referred q
the Finance Committee.
Councilman Stewart raised "a discus.
sian regarding the city bond question
by asking regarding city Solicitor Con
RAIDS action i'm the matter.
Mr. Kane, Of the Finance Committee
said he had conference with the So
hcitor, and expected 10 be able TO re-
port something definite next week
Mr. Stewart stated that this was the
hrst time he had been enlightened On
the subject No further action was
taken
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
nddressed io Mrs. smlLh2,,

to Mrs. Smith,"
did or did not Mrs. Smith meet you
in the vicinity of Seventh and Frank
lin streets, land sometimes at her back
gate and get letters from you?"
All OF these questions were asked the
carrier who was in a court OF record,
under oath as a witness TO tell the
whole truth" Yet he refused to an
swer. because he considered himself ex-
empt, by reason Of his class He is
a letter carrier and the rules forbid
letter carriers to give information OF
this characteri How much intelligence
has the man who cannot distinguish be-
tween gossip and evidence? Yet the
ignorant is protected and made life
long official.
In two more generations of such pro
gress as we have made all our civil ser
wants will be born such and there viii
be no other method Of getting into thu
list
Suppose that, instead of a diyorc'
case, this witness was the one impor
tant witness in a case of robbery, or o
criminal assault or Of murder? TIT
reasons for refusing to answer woul'
remain and man of his density an'
dogged adherence to misinformation a
to his duties and special privilege
would refuse to answer
If he was not protected by Civil Ser
vice would he dare to delay justice
clog the courts and pile up public ex
penses thus? Never!
Evening journal., 1899-12-08

The carefully prepared and well dis
played advertisement is the most sue
cessful promoter" It sees" more peo-
pie in one day than the average human
promoter can interview in the whole OF
his professional career. It appeals to
the reader direc..y and convincingly
and catches trade that could not be in
iluenced by the most eloquent talker
The wise business man employs the
most potential agent to strengthen and
increase his business.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08

Only in civilized communities can
the extreme Of cruelty be witnessed.
Consider the recent lynching Of the
negro murderer, Coleman, at Maysville
KY He was burned alive; while the
flames were at his knees his eyes We're
hacked out with knives and red pepper
was thrust into the sockets of the eyes
and rubbed into wounds made in his
flesh with knives. oil was poured over
his head and his hair was then fired
Such cruelties could not se devised by
sayages; they are possible only In civ
iiized communities
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
DONATED MANY BIBIEs

Tho Wilmington Female Bible So
lioty held its regular monthly meeting
Yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Lucy Chandler After The re-
ports of the various committees were
read and adopted it was announced That
tho society had donated one dozen
ai1les to the Ferris Reform School.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
REPORTS ON CORPORATIONS.

Secretary Of State James II. Hughes
lis sending to all the corporations incor-
porated under the recent corporation
law blank forms TO be filed out by
the different companies, and to contain
various information for the use of the
secretary Of state in determining the
|amount of tax due the state. A penalty
Will be imposed on any person or per-
sons giving false information. The re-
port is to be made and returned to Do
Yer before the first Tuesday in Janu-
larry.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
srENnGRAPHER WANTEn.

Young man stenographer is wanted
at once for well-known Wilmington
firm. Must be Goldey graduate. Apply
personally or by letter TO Goldey Col
lege, Eighth and Market streets. Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
Tn-MnpRnu.s rnv 1I1-,-r

Another fox hunt will be given from
Ihe Practical Farmer Tavern. on the
inualelphia pike, tomorrow. Mr.
'ahcr. proprietor invites an lovers o
lhe sport 90 participate a large male
loN mas been brought from upper Penn.
ifania Ter the occasion, and will bg
elven his liberty at 40 O'Clock sharp.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
PULLMAN CARS sHIPPED.

The local Pullman shops this morn
ing shipped cars Laconia and Douro, OF
the Atlantic Coast Line, to Philadel-
phia, after being generally overhauled.
They are both sleeping cars, and pre-
sent a handsome appearance.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
FRIENDLY SOCIETY no MEET

This evening, at 7.45 o'clock. in the
lecture room of st. Andrews Episcopal
Church, a meeting in the interest of
the Girls Friendly Society will be
held. An interesting address will be
made by Miss Paddock, vice-president
and secretary of the national society.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
WOTunAY OprNTNc

Our new store is now open with now
holiday goods. elegant and useful Xmas
Gifts are Umbrellas. Furs. Fur Gloves.
Dress Suit Cases. Collar and cum Boxes.
SIR Garters. SILK Suspenders. Neckwear.
Sik Alnu'crs, Hlndkerchicfs Swca-ors. &.
Jewelry Sterling Silver goods. Toilet
erod2. ctc.. at Prices Giiaranteed the
loves, at Ross. 2l0 Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
CONFERENCE OF AsRuRY

The third quarterly conference OF
Asbury NJ. e. Church, Smyrna, will be
held tomorrow evening, and on Sun
day sermons will be preached by DR.
Caswell. the new pastor at Middletown
and Presiding Elder w. F. Corkran.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
ADDRESS BY REV. JOHN SHAPE.

The gospel meeting at Y. M. c. A.
Hall on Sunday afternoon at 3.45
O'Clock will be addressed by Rev. John
Shape pastor of Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church. His subject will be Chris
.tion Calisthenics. Mr. Shape is a very
interesting speaker
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
OUR PROTECTED ARIsTocRAcy

N'N ~ ~ III AXIS NIOCRAC0
The local courts are Just now illus.
trating one Of the results OF Civil Ser
vice reform, so-called. A protected let
Ter carrier feels his superiority to the
common people the proletaires. and
realizes that he belongs to a distinct
class. Ills idea is that civil servants
are above and Independent Of the pao-
pie and the courts. that their duties
and doings aIo not subjects for the
courts 20 inquire into: thar The Judge
npon the bench Is an impsr.ineat. in-
pulent presuming creature beloneinr
% AN inferior class-an unprotected
class as he is dependent upon election
for his position. The letter carrier
being Of theofiicial guild ana in pcsi-
tion to desDise aud defy the common
people and those officials who. having
10 depend upon election for their no.
sitions are too insignificant for respect
despises and defies the courts. refusina
10 answer questions such as these.
When you went 10 the door with
letters addressed TO Mrs. Smith. how
long did you have TO wait before the
door was opened?"
When you went to the door we're OF
were there not times when no one
came to the door,"
Did or did not Mrs. Smith say to YOU
not TO deliver any Of her letters to her
mouse unless she was there?"
Did she not say to deliver them h
her in person."
Have you kept or carried In you,
POCKET Tor three or four days letters
Evening journal., 1899-12-08

The complaint of a correspondent
who kicks because, as he privately ex-
plains he had to tarry for half an hour
in the cold, waiting for a car, does not
appear to be unreasonable. The City
Railway Company gives a pretty good
service; but in some respects there
might be decided Improvements.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
Rev. Mr.. Merrill. of this city. moved

Rev. Mr.. Merrill, of this city moved
his family to Chester ON wednesday
last. He will reside on Lincoln avenue
near Eleventh street.
Mrs. James Crooks, of this city, and
Mrs. Jesse Gore, Of Chester, spent yes
terday as guests Of DR.. and Mrs. La
shelle. Of Rockland
Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Churchman is
attending a meeting OF the state re-
gents of the Daughters OF the American
Revolution, at Washington.
Deputy Customs Inspector b. y. AL
len is visiting friends in Milford
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
FIRST SALT FROM TURKS IsLANr

The steamer Kennett passed up the
Delaware river yesterday, bound fol
Philadelphia. She had a cargo Of salt
from Turks Island, and it is said that
the Kennett is the first vessel to brine
a cargo Of salt from the islands to thai
port.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
CnrRT NO CONVENE-

United States Circuit Court will con-
vene again on Tuesday next in the Fed
eral Building. 1t is probable that the
damage case Of De Lucca VS.. Hughes
Bro's q Bangs will be taken up.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
A THANKSGIVING SUPPER.

The Ladies Aid Society and friends
of Goodman NJ. Il. Church held their
regular monthly meeting at the resi-
dence OF George Cochran and wife, on
Riverview avenue, near RiverYiew
last evening. After the meeting Mr..
and Mrs. Cochran seated the company
at three tables, laden with a choice
Thanksgiving supper, consisting OF
turkey, chicken, all kinds of vegetables
pies, cakes, cream and coffee. The re-
mainder Of the evening was spent In
singing and in discussing the happen
ings of Goodman from its infancy, Mr.
Cochran being one OF its first sup
porters.
Among those present were. Mrs. Mary
Crozier, Mrs. Josephine McKenny, Mrs
Mary Binker, Mrs, Martha J. Cannon,
Mrs. Elizabeth w. Jenness, Mrs. Laura
Miles, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Toft, Mrs
Charity Jeandell Mrs. Esther Massey
Misses Lulu j. Crozier, Florence Bed.
well, Mildred Jenness, Clara V. loft
Ella Binker, Jessie Hardesty, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Cochran. Mr.. and Mrs
Herald Hagey, Mr.. and Mrs Walter
Hanson, Mr.. and Mrs. William Sharp
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Sharp, Joseph
Blnker, Charles Jeandell, Edward w
White, Lesley Pennock Louis Sharp
Mrs. Laura Shellenberger, Mrs. Charlei
lSapp and Albin Lank.
The company left the house about II
lOclock, wishing Mr. and Mrs Cochran
land family long life Of happiness ant
lpr0spcrity
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
IMPROVING THE ROAD.

The Baltimore and haroin taoin n
The p. w. e b. Railroad Company
is making extensive improvements at
Perryville, Nd II is excavating for
four addition tracks and improving its
wharf property.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
FOR STATE SENATOR.

Ex-Fire Chief Dennis S. Shields is a
candidate for nomination for state SEN
ator in the Southern district on the
Democratic ticket. "Chief" Shields has
many hearty supporters, especially
among the firemen of the city.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
coMpLAINTs AGAINsT poYs.

Complaints are being made in the
western part of the city that boys go
ing to and from school scatter paper
from ash barrels about the streets.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
THE GOINGS ON
IN SOCIETY
Matters Which May Be of In
terest to Feminine
Readers.
WITH THE ClTYs VISITOR.
Brief Items as to the Whereabouts
Of Wilmington People, Their
Neighhors and Friends

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care OF tho Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
en- one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
ANoTHER HEARING

More argument in the case of Wood
ward Baldwin g. Co. vs. Arlington
Mills Manufacturing Company were
heard by United States Commissioners
Smith this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
WORK FINISHED FOR WINTER.

Hughes Bros. g Bangs, contractors.
have just notified the United States
engineers offices in this city and Phila-
delphia. that work on the harbor OF
refuge at the mouth of Delaware bay
has been finished for the season.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
WHAT DO You wANrs

Advertise your wants IN the Evenlnr
Journal. Employment wanted, hem
wanted. to let for rent, for sale, board
ing, and lost and found ads. will be pub
lshed. three lines. one time, for a dine:
three times for q quarter.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
BANK STATEMENT.

HEPORT or THE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, AT
Wilmington. On the State Of Delaware,
at the close OF business, December 2.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08

George Carter, of the New York
Press, is visiting his family in this city
Evening journal., 1899-12-08

Buy no harness, robes. blankets
trunks. grips or anything in the sad
dleTy line until you see Yerger, the
practical saddler, II East Third street
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
La dies Hose
NJ EMS UndershirtS

4 special lot for Saturday,
at soc.
Ladies' and misses UNDER
wear, though scarce and get
ting more scarce, we have a
full supply of all grades
A Sewing Machine would
be a good Xmas present; give
them to you at old price, 3
the price of others
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
Delaware College
NEWARK, DEL.

Twelve weeks course in Agriculture
and Horticulture begins January 2
800. Tuition free. Instruction practi.
cal. Course open to all young men
with common school education. No
examinations.
For circulars and other information
write to
DR.. GEO. A. HARTER.
PRESIDENT.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
LrIIAr - - -.

Adv rts' your wants in the Evening
iournal kup 0vmeut nanret. neir
wanted, 20 lct fQr r.nt f'l elle board
ms and lost Nnd found mas win be pul-
he'd three lines. one time for "a dime
three times Tor @ Quartcr
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

10 A1AA AaAA0 UT ] III AAiaA AA4l lAlN.
Caesar Rodney Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution. met IN an
nual session late yesterday afternoon
at the home of Miss Sophia NAPLES the
regent No. S22 Adams street
A pleasant feature was the presenta-
tion of a Mary Washington Association
hereditary life membership badge to
Miss NAPLES by Mrs. James II. Hof-
fecker for the chapter It is a five
pointed star of gold. inlaid with white
enamel, with n gold medallion Of Mary
Washington In the centre. The back
bears AN inscription in recognition of
Miss Waplos service to the chapter.
Mrs. Humphreys, Of OyerbrOok. Pa.
also presented 70 Miss NAPLES a limoges
china plate, cup and saucer. each piece
bearing the badge of the society. 2
spinning wheel and a bundle OF flax.
Mrs. j. II. Cardeza great-great-
granddaughter of Colonel Samuel
Washington. the oldest brother of
George Washington, presented TO the
chapter a gavel made from hemlock
taken from the porch OF "Harewood. %
the colonial mansion Of Colonel Wash
.ington in Virginia.
Miss NAPLES reported that, while last
years work had been largely among the
soldiers, the main work OF the chapter
this year was devoted to securing funds
for q memorial TO Lieut. Clarke Church
man Nurlv $1,000 mas been raised.
$500 of, which viii be cXncndcd tor "a
monument nt West Point Provision
has been made for q memorial n UaIn-
ware the details oi which are not fully
ocmrlctof. Eleven now members have
ioined the chapter this year The com-
mittoe on the Washington anniversary
celebration reported progress
These Officers were elected: Recent.
Miss Sophia NAPLES; vice-recent. Mrs.
j. Harvey Dennison; chaplain. Miss
Harriet Mahon; secretary. Miss Helen
Erenstine Van Trump treasurer. Mrs.
w. Mortimer Drein; registrar. Mrs. j.
u. NJ. Cardeza; historian. Mrs. George
lC. Hall
Miss NAPLES entertained those pres
ent at a delightful tea.
Evening journal., 1899-12-08
Ladies' Suits

Every garment marked
down; for example a SI6 gar
ment, best quality and make
for SIo.e8, and all other gar
ments in the same proportion.
43 children's Coats from
$3.50 to SIS.
80 ladies' Coats, slate, tan
and black; reduced from $3.50,
is. SO, 1880, $Io.5o to S..