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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
ONE CENT.
TROUBLE OVER BOOKS.
TAILOR AND PUBLISHING FIRM
AT ODDS OVER A HISTORY OF
pHllAWARE

Al ObDo ONElt "A HlSIURf OF
DELAWARE
Frederick w. Weller, the tailor OF
No. 722 Marke, street, is liable TO have
a sult-nct OF clothes-cn his hands
with the j. NJ Runk Publishing Conn
pany, OF Chambmsburg, Pa.
The publishers have recently com
pied a biographical and genealogical
history of Delaware a work for which
agents CT the publishing firm have for
somdlme past been soliciting the his
terry OF and subscriptions from leading
families OF The city and state
Cna Cf these PARTIES called upon Mr..
Waler and obtained a partial sketch
Of his family, and also a subscription
fer the work. for which he signed a
contract When the deliverer OF the
HISTORY called upon the merchant this
morning TO deliver the work and col
lect THE money, SIG, MIR Weller refused
to receive nc and peremptOrily ordered
THE man out or his store and locked
THE door behind him. The book man
thmeupcn laid the work, which is in
two volumes, upon be doorstep and de-
painted They laid There for some time
and attracted quite good deal OF at
tentiom from passersby.
I'm speal0ing on the occurrence Mr..
Weller sa1dthe reason he refused to ne
ceive the books was that I'M the first
place his sketch was incomplete. as the
parity he contracted with agreed to 90
To some either member cf the family
amid obtain fun HISTORY OF ii, but this
HE fai'ed TO do. Again, Mr. Weller
gaVs lQ WIS prCmieed bv the aQpnt thaf
the books shculd not cost him a cent.
as the party agreed to call and take the
price out in trade. purchasing two
pairs OF trousers. This me also failed
TO do. The maater will probably be
brought hfliore a magistrate for settle
ment. bur as Mr.. Weller signed com
tract, AMID as the publishing firm is Wide
ly known as a reputable ona. the mer-
chant VIII likely have 10 pay for the
history.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
PH111rPINE FHaHrINa pENouNcEI

PHILIPPINE FIGHTING DENOUNCED
The Delaware Peace Society was last
evening addressed by Philip c. Garrett
and Herbert Welsh, of Philadelphia, on
the subject: How can the war in the
Philippines be ended most advanta-
geously to all concerned?" at the Friends
Westinghouse, Ninth and Tatnall
streets. They denounced the war in the
Philippines and made an earnest plea fol
the settlement of international disputes
by arbitration.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
DROWN rHE MAN.

Nolan Bishop. alias Robert Brown. now
confined in New Castle jail awaiting
trial on a charge OF attempting to swim
die Samuel IL. Baynard out Of dia-
mond, yesterday admitted to Detective
Crawford. of Philadelphia, who visited
him, that he was the man who swindled
Lentz & Co.. opticians. of No. 20 South
Eleventh street, Philadelphia, out of
800 telescope. Bishop said the instru-
ment was in pawn in New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
DROWNED IN CANAL.
LITTLE DELAWARE CITY BOY
FALLS OVERHEARD WHIIlE
PLAYING ABOUT THE LOCKS.

JAY the S-year-old son OF Joseph
Warren of Delaware City, was tlrown-
ed in the Delaware and Chesapeake
canal at that place last night.
The little fellow was in the habit of
playing about the locks of the canal
and it is supposed that he made mis-
step and fell overheard The accident
occurred about 6 O'Clock last evening.
but the body was not recovered until
nearly 10 O'Clock.
The ldttle fellows mother is a daueh-
ter OF Captain Peter B. Ayars, deputy
collector and inspector Of internal reyee
niue of this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
BLAIRNEY CASTLE AGAIN.

One of the promoters Of the Phila-
6elphia Exposition was I'm Wilmington
yesterday to see Hubert Cassidy He
wants him to reproduce the "Blarney
Castle OF the Worlds Fair, which Mr..
Cassidy built. The Wilmington con-
tractor will go into the thing If he can
be assured that the money will be
forthcoming.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
PERMITS GRANTED.

Building Inspector Cassidy yesterday
Issued permits to Calvin l. swayne for
the erection OF a two-suory brick store
iSxlO5 feet. at No. AIS Market street, to
cost A,iOO. and for the addition OF a
mansard roof to No. 900 West street to
coat $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
EnI1Nn HER HI1SRANn.

John Flynn, Of Philadelphia, was ar
rested yesterday by Officer Murphy on
a warrant sworn out by Mrs. Flynln,
charging her husband with desertion.
AS the warrant was sworn out in Phil
adegphia FLYNN Will be held to await
this action of the authorities there.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
AssIsGNED TO EITS DISTRICT

Frank Kendell, one OF the newly-ap-
pointed street supervisors, has been as
signed by Street Commissioners Pier
SON to the northwestern district II
embraces that section of the city west
OF Washington street and north OF
Elghth street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
RuMoR coNcERNING BoGGs.

a rumor circulated on the streets this
morning was to the effect that William
n Boggs. the defaulting teller OF the
First National Bank, at Dover. would be
sentenced to-day. Investigation. how
ever, proved the report to be unfounded
and II is not probable that Boggs will be
sentenced before May 9. when United
States Court again convenes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
WORK COMPIIErED.

Government Inspector p. " White who,
in company with Deputy Internal Reve-
nue. Collector Buuton, has been making
an inspection OF this city for oleOmar-
garine dealers. has completed his work.
1t is understood that no prosecutions VIII
follow
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
OVERCONrE by HIEAT.

Cardena Vaggis. a Frenchman, em-
ployed at the Malleable Iron Company's
works, was overcome by heat while at
work this morning. He was removed to
his boarding house, No. 3 Market street,
by the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
PERMITS GRANTED.

Building Inspector Cassidy this morn
ing issued the following permits: To w.
II. Greenwalt & Sons. for the erection OF
two-story back building at No. So5
French street. to cost S375; to W. T. Col
Inns. for alterations to the market sheds
at Front street wharf. to cost slS5.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
COUNTY's FINANCIAL BODY.

TT MET THIS MORNING AND TRANS
ACTED A LITTLE BUSINESS.
Levy Court met to-day. II was an
nounced by some Of the members that
tho constables and rural tax collectors
VIII not be appointed for a week or two.
Chairman Scott and Commissioner
Lynn went over the Court House to see
what repairs are needed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
rHRnE pRETrY cARs.

Three Pullman cars have been sent out
from the Pullman Companys shops In
this city. They were the observation car
Lehigh. for the Black Diamond express;
the car E,mir, for the Chesapeake and
Ohio F. f. Limited, ami the car Deb
orah
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
"A HousEHoLD NECESSITY

Without A. & p. Elgin Creamery BUT
ter, there Is a void which should be filled
without delay. Price this week. 20c. sold
only by The Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Co., S15 Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
HARD At WORK.

The Nonpareil Social Club, composed Of
members of the Fame Hose Fire Com
pany, are working hard for the success
of their first picnic, at Bavarian Park,
on Decoration Day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
BUSINESS NOTICES

HOWELL S. ENGLAND AfToTney-af-
Law. has removed his office to POP Equit-
able Building.
HYPNOTISM taught in all branches
Price 50. PROF. EDW. j. COMEGYS,
Send postal for a circular. Sl3 Pine street
LADIESl Chichester's English Penny
royal pills Diamond Brand) are the best.
Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send &c.
stamps for particulars. "Relief for
Ladies'" in letter by return mail. AT
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co..
Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
MACNAIR Will LEAVE TOWN.

Ernest B. MacNair. the defaulting re-
ceiving clerk of the Wilmington Savings
Fund Society has concluded TO leave she
city. lie feels that his business career
here is at an end.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
rAKnN m unsPIrAr

a man by the name Of Jackson, suffer
Ing with typhoid fever. was removed
from his residence. No. 1ni Harrison
street this morning TO the Homeopathic
Hospital by the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
MARRIED HER COLoRED LOVER

FRIENDS. COMELY ESSIE HALL
Welded A MULATrO.
Essie Hall, a comely white girl. en-
ployed as a chambermaid in a prominent
West Side family. has turned a deaf ear
TO the pleadings of her friends and mar
ried Robert Porter, mulatto.
The girl is Of prepossessing face and
manners and rather well educated, and
every effort was made by her employers,
as well as her relatives. to rid her Of her
infatuation for the colored man. She
was determined, however and the mar
riage took place, being performed by a
colored minister Porter and his white
bride are now in Philadelphia. where he
is employed as a waiter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
BOARD AND ROOMS.

YOUNG MAN wants room with board
west of Monroe, south of Seventh Must
be first-class in every respect. Address
Y. w. v, this office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

Town Topics" the popular musical
comedy. WiumaIk Bratton and clever
specialties. at Elks' Benefit, May ~. "The
change will do You COOL"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

John W. Bratton. the popular COM
poser and Julius Witmark, the famous
balladist at Elks' benefit, on May 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

Have your wheel repaired al John II.
Mlnnock's. Delaware avenue and Jeffer-
son street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

The theatrical event Of the season.
Grand Double Bill at the Opera House
Wednesday evening. May 10. Elks benefit.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
COAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

II. T. Sergeant. Coal and Wood. office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone d5.
b. & l.. checks with cash purchases.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

Michael J. Kelley, who Is well known
as a Democrat. Is a candidate for asses
sor In the Southern district OF Whining
ton. comprising that section of the city
south OF Sixth street Mr.. Kelley soliclts
the support Of all good Democrats at
the primaries on Saturday May 49,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

DO right this year; buy Tor your nome
5l5 Shipley street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
REAL ESTATE.

FOR RENTING new dwelling, ~ E.
corner Third and King streets. 10 rooms
and bath. Heated by hot water. All
modern Improvements. Suitable for
boarding house. Apply
NJ. GRADY, 300 King street.
FOR RENT.-Store No. ZIG Walnut
street. Old-established stand for tin roof
ing and heater business. Apply at No
l24 Market street.
COUNTRY residence for remit will
rent for the Summer my residence. "Hn
Ton Farm" In Red Lion hundred House
furnished; sixteen rooms; six thousand
gdllon-tank of spring water; stabling for
seven horses; box stalls; room for eight
carriages; coachman's bedroom in tower
house; one-half mile from Reybold sta
tion. Inquire Of LEVI c. BIRD.
FOR RENTAL or part Of the large
flve-story building corner Fourth and Or
ange streets. Apply to II. f. DURE.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
HELP WANTED.


WANTED.-For hotel at seashore, girls
for dining room and chambermaids. Ad-
dress =. o. BOX No. l52, city.
WANTED.-Two apprentice girls and
one dressmalSer. Apply at 419 East Fifth
street.
AGENTS WANTED to sell Republic
or Empre?-The Philippine Question"
by Andrew Carnegie. Senator Hoar, ex-
Secretary Carlisle, Senator Teller Will
liam j. Bryan, General Weaver, Samuel
Gompers, Carl Schurz, and many others.
Book sells on sight. Liberal commissions.
Freight paid. Send for outfit quick The
Independence Company, Franklin Build
ing, Chicago, Ill.
AGENTS WANTED-For 1.-The Life
and Achievements OF Admiral Dewey"
he worlds greatest naval hero. BY Mu-
rat Halstead, the lifelong friend and ad-
mirer of the nations idol. Biggest and
best book; over 500 pages, Sxl0 inches;
nearly 100 pages half-tone illustrations;
map in colors. Only $l.50. Enormous de-
mand. Big commissions. Outfit free
Chance of a lifetime. Write quick. The
Dominion Company, Caxton Bldg, Chicago
ACTIVE and trusted person to work
for us locally; liberal salary guaranteed;
good chance for advancement; no capital
required. For fun Information address
6hepp Company, 103l-l0SS Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

Davis. the Tailor. has removed to 2iG
Market street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
on June lst, prices OF
LOMBARDY CEMETERY LOTS
will be advanced.
CHAs. NJ. TOWNSEND, sEc'Y,
SO4 MARKET STREET.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02
ELEVENTH YEAR

HOTEL KIRKWOOD.
Third and Shipley Streets. Choice
Brands of
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
Sporting news from all parts of the
country daily.
THOMAS T. LEECH, Prop.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

WANTED.-For hotel at seashore, girls
FOR dining room and chambermaids. Ad-
dress L. O. BOX No. 49, City.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-02

WANTED.-Two apprentice girls and
one dressmaker. Apply at 4l9 East Fifth
street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-29

A correspondent OF the New York Sun
throws some light upon the discussion OF
the meat supply furnished the army in
Cuba and Porto Rico derived from his per-
scnaI experience He says: For eight
years spent six months OF each year
In the colony OF Jamaica. and every week
a supply OF beef. mutton and poultry was
sent me from New YG<k In the ice box
OF the steamers OF the Atlas company and
transported without delay in ice 70 the
refrigerator 10 my house. II, by any ac-
cideai. the traasfer was not rapidly made
End tfe meat lost the chill Of the ice. 4.
acquired a bitter favor. corresponding TO
the expression 'snloaimed meat used By
Gen. Miles. The meat sent me was care
fully selected ana the best to be had IN
the city. / do not believe that ii Is pos
sie!e Ia serve the army in the tropics with
beef tfat has been preserved by cold. as
an exeasEre 10 the air OF oniy a few min
utez VIII produce the result OF which
complaint was made and which caused such
acrimonious discussion" The conflicting
testimony before the investigating com
m.ttee appears 10 confirm the conclusions
OF the correspondent above quoted Some
OF the refrigerated beef reached the troops
In good condition, and was perfectly
satisfactory: al Other times the exact re-
verse vas tae case.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-29

borders carries with il new demands
upon the government and In turn comes
hack upon business itse.f with demands
thai It's character be cerresrondiagsy
elevated with American syndsca1ss
dealing directly with foreign powers
a. ia the case Of the Brics syndicate
Ia the Hankow Canton railroad. the
Valentine syndicate ia the railroad.
banking and customs monopoly In Hen
durzs, the railroad and customs syndi-
Gates In Ecuador and Peru-trade has
come 10 the point where the higher
standard. the bigger brains must be Ap-
preciased and the narrow methods bs
left to the past
Scarcely q line Of commerce or Of In
dustrial or agricultural prodUcai8n-as
has been shown by the German fruit AMI
meat emhargoes OF the past year-out
bears relation In some manner 20 the af-
fairs Of state. and therefore requires the
greater Skill In management Labor Is
shifting from the basis OF the strike 70
the basis Of the economic argument.
and thereby is putting the dernagpgae
into desuetvde
Civil governments, under the new
standards Of scientific sewerage, Of
street grading. OK general sanitation. OF
charity organization. become more diff
ncult and require officers OF greater
skill and less politics. Schools are pass
ing from the artificial to the individual
instruction, and teachers must be
chosen by capacity and not By form.
The reformation Is universal. Pene-
trating as IL does TO the home and bust
ness life OF all individuals, IL will ele-
waite and strengthen the national tone;
IL VIII purify the national idea by MAX
Ing II higher. Ii viii lead toward the
same splendid end which all regenera-
ton seeks. II We pause to contemplate
il. We cannot avoid being inspired by it.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-29

We beg To correct Mr.. Joseph Martini
impression that We VIII print q rooster
upon cur front page should the Ottawa
government disaiiow the alien exclusion
bill recently passed by the British CO.
lumbia parliament. 1t Ia not within our
desire or within that OF any OF tho
American public that there should be
any Growing over such q contingency.
The allen bill has been opposed upon
this side OF the water because we have
believed II 10 be a mistake. Should
either the Ottawa government or the
British Columbia electors arrive at the
same view, We should feel rather dis
posed to extend the hand of friendship
and To express our sincere appreciation
of the good fellowship and spirit Of fair
play thus manifested.
1t doubtless means much to Mr. Mar
tin TO have the alien bill again Endorsed
by the British Columbia voters, but we
incline TO the conviction that 1t would
mean infinitely more both to him and u
his people 10 abide within the feIicitous
tendencies OF the time. ard to aid.
rather than to impede. the progress Of
Canada and the United States toward
the adjustment OF the numerous dis
pntes pending between them There is
higher craftsmanship In such course
There Is better future in 10 for an in
dividua. who seeks to be popular
leader Our British Columbia neighhoss
will not long continue 90 cherish toward
Va what little hostility now exists
among them. and we anticipate that
they Will require either that Mr.. Martin
remain with them In their amity toward
America or that he relinquish his lead
ershtp.
We look forward to the present Incl
dent-the contention as to the alien bin
AS an Invitation To British Columbia
10 increase It's intercourse, its associa-
ton, as well "a Its friendship. with this
country. and We are confident that II
that be done e viii be- found that
Americas doors and Americas riches.
Americas mines as Well IS Americas
innumerahle investments. are as free 10
the citizens u Great Britain and Cana
da as they are 10 the citizens IN Amer
iea's owa borders The republic OF the
United States IL as free 10 Joe" Martin
az It is 10 any II our own Joes and IL
Is as free 70 any Of his supporters as II
is ~ Tire supporters a. any Of oar opgn
leaders. II any changes arc made they
VIII be In the direction II greater free
donl rather than in the direction ~
restriction.
Wa shall no; erow but wa shah ~
rsauaed; ara We thiuk Mr Martin
should Re even more gTati;let than cur
selves.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-29

Quite unohtrusiyely a better era Is
slipping upon the American world The
days Of experimenting are giving way
to the days Of responsibility. and the
larger the nation grows and the more
complex become its problems the
greater the advance toward things
noble and strong
The chanse for the better extends
throughout the witte range from, the la
horer. whom modern rules require 10
live IN a cleaner home, to the diplomat,
whom the intrfcacscs of modern iutsr-
national relationship require 10 be
qualified by almost every mental aud
personal virtue Business avocsslo1s
are Transforming from the graspiag
Tor trade &c t!e considerations 81 state
and community welfare Law 81 hecors-
Ing bound up with every aspect of h,s-
man life. aud perferoe must uft Itself
above the superficial and the hasty.
Many ef the changes ara brought %
bAsSf = att1b ~ tsfse CIV SAL tSsfE II tEe IA
tien apen its nsw policies. hut the
reformation dates back through an en-
definite number Of yrars anfs-datsng all
thought Of territorial expansion. Ry the
necessity az placing In the mex posses
sions n4en greatly different feesa sha
corruption ef the hosae governments
emphasis is placed upoa the hogo. whtea
has long been nurtages.. % the coming
ct higher cfgieialaem: and fvul1lon =
given 60 a determination wAieh has
been growing IN the puhsie sssnA that
we should sooner or iateT ovcrshrayv
political bosses ana inslat thas % ssic
administration te IS elean aaa scan
as that Of private Institutions TIE
scandal III Re army has bar wsa4pss.i
up the resolution 20 render soch sAsnSs
mere impossible IN sha fusure
As We enter shs worsa II r~aNst.s we
acknowledge the 1novssatssucas, s. We
have sor many YEARS heaa S~3isvias IN
the urgency, u PASSING awsy tresn ghe
Spells system in order taa; apps1nsgvs
nfslces may IL distributed asrev ..lsss %
ability ana net &seerttag - psrstsaa
AWARD The spreading ~ business ia
seEessS Into ssAeTes e~yon4 the national
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-29

the right - the Fedora, government 20
acquire and hold territories as 1epezsdea-
cses. They merely Insisted shas tie de-
psnesncsss Should be governed permanent
IL az ssseh, aud obtec:sa TO their eventual
admission 10 statehood G3svsrneUr Nor
Tss. who gave the final literary form
20 the constitution, sald, in lie. re-
fsrr.rg - the third section OF
the fourth article. Il am very certain
I had II ret Ia contemplation 90 assert
decree de coercendo imp<rso In the coz
stituston. I knew then, Al xea AZ know
nox, that al North America must NJ
length Dc annexed 10 u.s." A fsw dzya iatsr
be added. Il always thought that when
We should acquire Canada ard Louisiana
IT would he proper To govern them as prov
inees and allow them no voice II cur
coureEs." Now. On the other hand anti
expans:oaists deny our riga. to expand az
All. Il the annexed territory Is 70 he GOV
errs9 permanently as a derenGeacy, and
ins;ss that All acquisitions must be cor
yerre9 into states They consider Senator
Vest and Joe Bailey better expounders Of
the constitution than Gouvernear Morris.