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Evening journal., 1899-06-16

and Japan employ concrete in THE cCu-
struction OF such works
Numbers lcf Csngress from Pennsyl-
valaia. New Jersey and Ddsware
should cmp'Oy their influence with the
Navy Department 20 call for the us
pension Of the preparation ui plans for
timber dock at League lsand. IL is
quite probable that If the projec. can
be deferred until Congress assemblies
authority may be had from the law
makers to permit THE construction OF
the dicks at League Island and Mare
Island Of concrete. The prevailing sem
timent OF naval officers Is strongly op-
posed to timber as an obsolete mate.
rial for docks. The wooden dock now
IN use at League Island IS far frcn
satisfactory and should have BEEN an
5Stact desscn OF the absurdity OF such
a sty,e Of construction. The secretary
and the assistant secretary Of the navy
are both from New England, and they
have been at pains to provide concrete
docks for their section. There Is M
reason why League Island, or for that
matter, Mare Island. should be dis
Icriminated against in this particular
as the New England yards are less i'm
pcrtant than Those that have mad tim
her decks allotted to themL
Here is an opportunity for Senatot
Kenney and Representative GIonecke
TO use their influence for our neigh
boring state, and, at the same time
indirectly serve the interests Of thei
own constituents.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
HELP THE CAUSE.

We heartily eni5orse the following
editorial opinion Of the Philadelphia
Public Ledger:
No navy yardiin the United States has
natural facilities equal TO these OF ne
League Island yard. and yet Congress
persists I'm treating Il with ind.ner,n- q.
The yard Is not cniy not given what it
imperative,y needs. but what II d0ss
not want is fcrced upon g.. An ex-
ample OF this is found in the action
recently taken by Congress and the
Navy Department with respect to iie
new drydocls. Authority has Eeen
given for the construction Of four
docks. two of which. at B ston aud
Portsmouth, are to be Of masonry
while those at League Island and Nllra
Island are to be OF timber The only
advantage claimed for a timber dock
is that Of cheapness In its first cost;
but ii soon deteriorates and calls foi
repeated shrring and overhaullng a. an
expense far in excess Of that neccssi-
tated by a concrete dock. The United
States shares with China the unde.
nabre distinction Of being the cnly ma,
ton in the word that is now con-
structing timber decks Even Ita'y
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
MlAIIONIEY-AIDEXANrlER

E,kton, MI, June 16-Mss Louise
.p. Alexander was mhrr,ed in' North
East, Cecil county Wednesday evening
TO Benjamin M Mhhoney by Rev.
George w. Townsend, in the presence OF
albcut 100 guests frcm Pennsylvania
and Maryland, at the brides home. The
house was decorated with potted
plants and fl-wers, and the ceremony
Was penformed beneath a floral arch
and bell The bride was attended by
her sister as maid of honor, Miss Reiba
Alexander. Misses Emily Gilbert of
Philadelphia, and Helen Tuft. OF Elk
ton, were bridesmaids. The groom was
attended by Wllc.am A. Rutter and
Walter Blackwell of North East The
bride wore a gown of white silk en-
train. The maid of honor was dressed
In white organdie over blue Miss Gill
bert wore a white organdie over laven-
der, and Miss Tuft white organdie over
yellow.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Crosby g. Hill.
COS, GOT and sos Market ST.
WHITE LAWNS a

w scarce; thought that
would be the case and con-
tracted for some at a low price
some time ago. Just received
one case-slow in delivering
them, as of course they can
get more for them now. On
Saturday you will have the
opportunity of buying white
lawn at prices that only once
this season we were able to
give you, and then they went
in a couple of hours.
One lot Of White Lawn sc;
worth SC a yard.
One lot Of White Lawn &c;
worth Ioc a yard.
One lot of White Lawn &C;
worth I2Hc a yard.
One lot Of White Lawn 1oc;
worth I4c a yard.
One lot White Shirt Waists
98c; worth SIPS.
One lot White P K. Skirts
S1.so; worth S2.2s.
One lot White Duck Skirts
B1.5o; worth 81 90.
One lot so Dress Patterns,
fancy lawn, soc; worth $1.oo.
One lot SO Dress Patterns,
fancy lawn, Soc; worth SI.so.
One lot 40 patterns Of Fan
cy Silk 3 to u off.
Our Muslin Underwear sale
still continues.
One lot Mems Underwear
25c.
One lot Ladies' Underwear
12Hc
One lot Ladies Underwear
Isc.
One lot Ladies Underwear
zoe
One lot Ladies Underwear
25c
Several lots of Children:
1 Underwear from 12Hc up.
One lot of Mems Shirt,
25c. from soc
One lot Of White Shirts soc
Mems Collars; see them
Summer Corsets
One lot Of Children's fas
black Hose, white feet, seam
less, I2Hc pair.
One lot of Mems Socks
tans and browns, drop stitch
I21zc pair
One lot of Ladies fast blacl
Hose, full regular made, IS
from 25c
Buy your Sewing Machin,
before the price is higher
the best one-third the pric
Of others.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
rAHrY ANp HousToN.

In dealing with Robert G. Houston.
editor OF the Georgetown Sussex Re
pu0lican the Dover Delawanean fell
lows the lead OF the Evening Jouranrs
STRUCTURES en- Tuesday II says:
The editor OF the Sussex Republican
mhist assuredly have been training late
ly under counselons possessed of very
narrow political ideas. He lbewatls the
fact in his last issue that the split in
the Republican household Of Whining
tom allowed THE Democrats to elect
am Irish Catholic for mayor." With
the light OF the Federal and State C-n-
stituhons shining ON him our esteem
ed brother should be aware that neithsr
renigilonl nor ancestry enter as factors
in Delaware politics. BY the way, isn't
th.re just little Inconsistency in
Brother Houston's advocacy Of Will ann
Michael Byrne's candidacy for United
State district attorney and his denun-
ciation OF Dr. F'ahey's election as
mayor? Both are members or the same
church and the ancestors Of both were
natives OF the Dmerald Isle.
We are sure that the editor OF the
sussex Republican recognizes that he
overstepped the bounds Of dscency
when he made SUCH AM attack on
Mayor-elect Fahey and his religion. "
Or Fahey oo,aows his own incllnatione
webelieve thathlewillmalSe a good may
or; buH III ne permits certain men who
thirlk they cwn him to lay out his Of
ficia. course he viii miss the opportu-
nifty CT a lifetime. A few short weeks
win demonstrate whather he IS mayor
a fact, or only in name.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

That Morse syndicaae Is getting a lot
OF gratrltous ADVERTISING. 1t has been
making surveys and scundings ia
months, and every movement HAS been
chronicled in THE daily and weekly
press of this section Of the East The
impression is becoming prevalent that
the company either has not enough
capital 10 carry cut Its plans. or else
that It wants entirely too much for ite
money. "a big shIpyard is god
things butt its promoters are not jusM-
fed In wanting everything for nothing
or next to nothing.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
OPENING OF sHELLPoT.

LOOKED FORWARD TO WITH MUCH
INTEREST by MANY PEOPLE.
Next Monday night viii witness the
opening OF sheipot Park. the pleasure
ground that has aiways been a favorte
resort with the Wilmington public. This
year 1t again promises to be the popular
pleasure ground, as the management is
sparng no expense or pains to make It
more attractive than ever and give en-
tertainments the equal of which have
never before been seen in any pubii.
kQ .stanm u5nrrirTIASgmr.s ssh 70. ftom
park. For the opening attraction the
management has secured the great Sim
mons ana Slocums Minstrels, with the
famous Lew Simmons at their head. This
is one Of the best minstrel troupes now
before the public. and the entertainment
promises TO be enjoyable IN every respect.
They have added many new features
since last season, SO that their perform
ance seems entirely new.
The work on the Improvements at the
park goes steadily on and by Monday
everything viii be in shape. The park
Is undergoing many changes and they are
Of such a character as to make the place
seem almost new Every facility VIII be
provided to insure the safe and comfort
able transportation Of the people to the
park and after they arrive there every
comfort possible will be afforded. New
scenery has been added to the stage
which win greatly enhance the many
clever acts TO be seen on ii this year.
While the opening attraction Is strong
! l.NHH mill F.NI tfffI
equally as strong.as some OF the clovsresl
ana most unique features OF the vaude-
Vile stage have already been booked.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
nine WlH11E MAINS RI1RnEN


The Board Of Waiter Commissioners
is perfectly Justified in refusing TO give
the Board OF Park Commissioners free
water with which, to sprinlcle the park
dnlve, l.f the water works were sup
ported by the taxpayers at lange there
could be mo objection to such gilt
Eut they are NOT. Water consumers
and water consumers alone pay for
the maintenance Of our water system
The park expenses are met from the
general fund TO which water consum-
ems and ncnlconslmers contribute in
equal proportions. let the Park Com.
mdssioners pay the Water Commission.
'ers for the water needed for sprinaS,inle
Water consumers are already support
ing the water systennI giving $37 900 foi
park maintenance and to supply fre,
water TO other departments, tle bene
fits Of which are enjoyed by non-con.
sumers as we'll, and, In addmlonto thes,
things contributing a surplus OF nearly
100000 for general purposes and L,
keep down the taxes OF non-consumers
Surely, this is more than enough. Il
is shameful that THE Park Commission
tl-lld seek to add TO the burden whil
the water consumers are new stagger
/ ms under.
We congratulate the Water Commits
sioners on their present attitude, ans
hope that they wiz adhere TO and e0
tend IT,
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
India Linens.

The stocks of these very de-
sirable goods are low in the
best makes and users of these
desirable goods should secure
what they want at once. The
grades we are now selling for
I2H, I6, 90 and 25c ere much
below regular prices.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
LlANlE-.TrEBATCHTEIR

West Chester, june 16-One or the
prettiest weddings of the season occur
red yesterday at Friends Chestnut
Street Meeting House, when Miss Eme
lily PIN 1hatcher daughter Of Mr.. and
MIS-. EnOs Thatcher became the biade
ci john Irving Lame, of Port Chester.
N. Y. The maid ci honor was Miss
Harriett r. Thatcher. sister OF the
bride, and the bridesmaids were Miss
Mary Thatcher. OF West Chester; Miss
Mabel Yearsley C-atesvil'e, and Miss
Mary Dillingham;, Philadelphia. The
ushers were David +. Lane. c. Roland
Thatcher, Coatesville; Bernard G. War
irlg Camden: Robert L. Hills. Prank
ford; Thomas H. PIN, Marshallton. and
M1rrice w. Cope. The committee OF
.overseers for the meeting consisted OF
Williaf and Hannah Sca.ttergood and
Edward and Hannah LOWRY. the for
msr reading the marriage certificate.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
'Corsets.

Our corset business was
never so large and the selec-
tion here from 25c to $3.50 can
not be excelled anywhere. The
greatest corset satisfaction for
stout women is the Memo self
reducing corset, supporting
the abdomen, giving grace
and symmetry to the figure
and is a positive relief in every
way and containing features
that are entirely new in corset
making-price $3.50.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Parasols.

Black and whiet silk Para
soils, trimmed with 2 and 3
rufles of silk grenadine,
with satin edges, for $3.50,
S2.75, $3.50 and S4. Black
silk and white silk para
soils with two double rufles of
chiffon, SIS. Plain black silk
and white silk with one ruffle,
$I.5o. All in the latest styles
of handles.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

"A Maryland Democratic exchange says:
''ihe Democratic duty in Maryland now
is to lay aside preiudices. disappoint-
ments and preferments and unite to Sc
cure party success. We can agree upon a
candidate who VIII deserve and COM
mand the united support OF Maryland
Democrats. and It IS our duty TO DO so.''
The soundness cf this advice cannot be
questioned, and there's moral sufficient
.in Il for Delaware to absorb a portion
Dover Delawarean.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

With Ohio Republicans claiming rhe
presidential nomination and Republl-
cams of other Western states demand
ing the vice-presidency and speaker
ship CT the House for favonlte sons, the
Nerth. East and South will have to
join hauis In se.e-dsrensa
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

AT the annual. meeting Of the Ameri-
can Neurological Society, in Atlantic
City DR. Hugh T. Patrick, ci Chicago,
read a paper on Exhibitions Of Wa.er
Colors OF Faindus Appearances in Two
Cases ot Amaurolc Idiocy.7 Can 1t be
possible that some artist has been tax
ing sketches OF the criminal iitel pro
osedmgs in Magistrate Ke.lsys 0hlceg
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Frnn, he nricinnI

"cleverleigh is always saying such
original things, isn't he?"
"Ies; he has evidently been reading
solomon and getting his knowledge at
first nd."--Chicago Evening News.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Mrs Henry P Scott, of Reybcld. was
In Wilmington yesterday.
Miss Helen Slaughter, OF Dover, is
visiting Miss Lizzie Parker.
Mns. Harry Htnkie and son. Ralph,
are spending several days with Mrs. c.
y. Uchand at her rural home, near New
Castle.
j. III. COtter night clerk at the Cay
tom House. who has been ill for sew
eral days, is on duty again.
r. e. Bach was I'M town to-day.
Miss Edie Irwin, of Norfolk, va. Is
visiting the family of James NJ Jones
en- West Eighth street
Samuel ~ Trump will spend some
tima IN Norway.
g. Lee Mcllvaine. Of this city. was
graduated from THE University Of Penn
sy,vania yesterday.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

had it been passed Single Tax adlvo~
Gates are eiated over the large vote
lhs bEl received compared with that
obtained for similar measures in for
mer years Tom. l.. johnson and
several prominent Detroit men spoke
for The bin in committee hearings
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

samuel C. Rmmford, of this city, who
has just graduated from the University
of Pennsylvania with the degree q,
Bachelor of Sciences, will sail on June
Ia for a trip of several months abroad.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters OF Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications Intended for inser
ton in this column should be addressed to
Society Editcr. care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

Nothing has been heard Of Babe Bailey
since he failed to appear az the Bi.
meteoric convention In this city, at which
show he was billed 70 perform. Are the
baby stealers stin al work?-Louisvill'
Courlar Iournal.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16

Michigan VIII have no Single Tax.
mot even as an experiment although
one Of the sohenles cl the Henry
George disciples which was defeated hy
our General Assembly came within one
v-te Of being enacted in that state A
bin providing for submission II The
people Of any city OF the proposition
TO assess city taxes upon the land val
ues upon petition on 20 per cent. Of the
taxpayers Of the city, which had pass.
cd the Senate. was defeated in tn.
House by vote OF so yeas {, Al NAYS
81 being a majority OF the members
eject 1t is understood that Governcl
Pingree would have signed the bill
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Ion wEArHER coMING.

III you want 20 keep cool eat Coxe's
ICE cream. Famous for its pure qualities
Ineqnahed In the city Telephones ass
Families supplied.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
rRrAr TnnrNr nAnpr W

In discussing a public question the
Every Evening either has a congestive
sh.n c- a high fever. It never Occur
PIES that happy and hea,ahful medium
wh.sh is essential to honesty and fair
ness.
Police Commissioners Pyle and
Clarkson constitute a Republican ma
jcrity az the beard They are both
sQllsre7p5loting mem We give them
credit for being Inclined to use the de-
partment for the benefit OF the safety
of THE public. and not nor the con-
venience OF political spoilsmen. They
wene appointed to keep the depart
.ment aiOof frm politics. No doubt
they win he particular in their dsci-
eions to the end that puEic interests
shall not suffer Every Evening need
not he.d mp before their eyes a counl
cilmanlc bugabco. They are not chill
dren, but experienced business man who
have passed the hugaboo snhere ce
influence long ago II a member oil the
lpolice free Is derolict Il Is their duty
to reprimand him. II ne persists in his
ehcrtcomings Notwithstanding repeated
warnings, 10 is their duty 10 remove
him 10 the end that che discipline O.
the force may be maintained. We're
Council to attempt TO interfere in such
cases Its course would be hlgh-handed
and wholly unjustifiab.e. Net unti
there Us a manifest dlsp sition on the
part OF Commissioners Pyle and Clark.
leoa TO remove good men without Just
cause but merely because fhey ars
Democrats. should City C-un,r. evsr
if Il We're entirely DsmCcratic. dream
of hamperiug The movements az thll
Important branch OF the public serviec
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Royal Skirt Supporter

with improvements that make
these necessary articles of
dress comfort very effective.
A lady demonstrator will show
you the workings and use of
this supporter that will at
once appeal to your wisdom
2Sc.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
YIN. B. Sharp I ca.
Fourth and Market sts.
Wash Goods.

The bargains for hot
weather are:
Scotch Lawns for 3ikc.
Victoria Lawns for Sc
Pineapple Batiste for 12lkc.
Imported Organdies for 12lkc
Fine Dmity for 125kc.
zephyrs for 12ikc.
Woo Fong silk effects. 15c.
all in the latest and most de-
sirable patterns.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
New Brandywine Springs Park
WILL OPEN
SATURDAY. JUNE II,

with HOwson's Famous Band aud Re
fined Vaudeville. Fairyland illuminauons
IN the evening. Admission free.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Hot Weather

novelties are:
Colgate's Antiseptlc Tooth Powder, lie.
Talcum Powder and 1Oc.
Collmgwood Cologne, 25c.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Linoleunns.

A lot of odd pieces, a yards
wide, of the 81 quality, will
be closed out for Csc. Bring
your measures.
Evening journal., 1899-06-16
Rag Carpet

in the old-fashioned and good
wearing makes, 25c per yard.
Ingram carpets in patterns
that closely initiate the high
grade goods, for 25c per yard
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-14
On a Yachting Trip.

The steam yacht "Ivsnhoe' arrived
here Saturday evening from Baltimore
with party of gentlemen aboard from
Wilmington and Baltimore. After trip
to Bay Ridge the yacht returned to An
napolis and left Sunday morning for Toll
chester and Baltimore. The party, who
were the guests OF the Structural Iron
Company. Baltimore. included Messrs.
John Dickey, F. Mitchell. Patrick Fahey.
II. King. Lewis Fefel. William Shep-
pard, Harry M. White. John Lynn. John
Toy, George Phillips. Samuel Mitchell.
and Sheriff John Taylor. Of Wilmington.
Del; John Cooper, J. o. Harper. J. w.
Leroux. w. ]. Lauer, John Harper. OF
Baltimore; County Commissioner VIM.
H. Brown, of Annapolis Junction; .Chas.
Himmelheber and c. z. Martin. OF An
napolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-14

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the Mayor,
Counsellor and Aldermen of the City OF An
napolis on the 18th day of July, 1899, elected
the undersigned Collector and Treasurer for
the ensuing year, and on July 18th, made their
annual tax-levy for 1893. That the office of
the undersigned, as such Collector and Treas
urer, will be at his Store. No. IL west
street. Annapolis. his hours of business
from $40 O'Clock, a. M, to 3 O'Clock, p. m. on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
each week. (except during the months of Au-
gust and September, when he will attend at
the Council Chamber, Assembly Rooms, be-
tween the hours of $50 a. m. and O'Clock,
D. m. on Mondays aud Tuesdays of each week,
at which time and place the undersigned Will
attend to receive payment for city taxes, and
to transact the business OF his ONCE, that from
all tax bills OF this year, paid prior to the nrst
day of September. 1899, discount OF nye Per
cenfhm will be deducted, from all paid during
the month of September, 1899 four PER cegiant;
from all paid during the month or october,
l899 three per cenfans, upon all paid during the
month of November, 1899, the amount thereof,
without discount or interest. will be required,
on all tax bills of 1899. remaining unpaid after
the 30th day of November. 1892 interest will be
charged from the date when the same became
duo and payable, Ii. e.] from the 18th day OF
August. That the undersigned will report to
the Corporation in December next. all tax
bills for this year then remaining unpaid. and
will thereafter proceed promptly to collect
the same by due course of law.
w. II. PULLMAN.
81 Collector of Taxes and Treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-14
PERSONAL MENTION.
In the Social Whirl-Those Who Go
and Those Who Come.

and Those Who Come.
Mr.. Robert H. Carr. Jr.. of Baltimore.
spent Sunday in Annapolis.
DIR. Carl S. Barnes, of Chicago, ILL.,, is
visiting friends in Annapolis.
Mr.. Newton Gilbert has returned from
a visit to his relatives in Carroll county.
Mr.. William L. Pfeiffer, of Washing
ton, ID. c., was at Bay Ridge yesterday.
Miss Bertha Kimple. of Baltimore, who
has been visiting Mrs. Meinholdt, has re-
turned home.
Miss May Sheehan, of Easton, who has
heen visiting the Misses Feldmeyer, re-
turned today.
Miss Lillian Davis and Master Arthur
Elliott, are visiting Mr.. Henry Tydings,
ST. Margaret's.
MIR. Joshua Linthicum and family, who
have been tenting at Wesley Grove camp
ground, have returned home.
Manager Z. B. Cole, OF the Postal
Telegraph office, left here today for a
ten DAYS soiourn at Atlantic City.
Miss May TYdings. daughter of Mr..
Henry Tydings, of North Severn. is home
after a pleasant visit to her brother, DR..
Tydings, OF Ohio.
Mr.. w. c. Spalding, employed in the
express department OF the Long Island
Railroad, New York, son of MIR. J. Z.
Spalding, is visiting relatives here.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-14
Deafness CANNOT Be Cured

by localapplicatIOns,a s they cannotreach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, ana
that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused BY an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eu-
etachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed YOU have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
Nv closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to Its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused oy ca.
tarrh. which is nothing but an infismed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness lcaused oy ca
tarrhl that cannot be cured by Halls "a
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
Address f. CHENEY s. CO
Toledo Ohio.
sESold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-14


A change in the oath Of enlistment
which has been in general use in the
Maryland National Guard was made on
Saturday in accordance with orders issued
from the headquarters of the First Brig
ade and signed by Col. John r Saun-
deTs.
The orders direct that the forms OF the
oath heretofore in use be destroyed and
that the copy of the new oath. which IS
to be sent out with the orders to the vari-
Gus commandments of companies. be used
instead. In the new oath the phrase
$50 help me God is left out. and IN
place OF al do solemnly swear Tor sfflrml
there appears ..In the presence OF Al
mighty God do solemnlY promise Tor
decIarel." In all cases Of enlistment
the new oath will be used.