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Evening journal., 1899-11-04
SATURDAY. NOV. 4, 1888
eo,1n sTrpENDOUs CHEEK.

a Is L, the C.. edit of the newspapers
adjacent to Philadelphia that they have
been most liberal in donation OF space
IN their news columns for the purposel
of commencing the National Exposl-
ton. The newspapers. have felt that
the exposition management was inl
error in fixing the price OF admission
al 50 cents. instead of 25 cents, the con-
viction being that the lower price,
would increase receipts; but they have
not discouraged attendance by argu-
ment. On the contrary, they have used
all their facilities to enhance the pa
tronage OF the exposition. The donated
advertising has aggregated many thou
sands OF dollars. It included the side
shows on the grounds, because the ex~
position shares in their receipts. Inc
price OF admission to the majority OF
these. too. has been excessive. The ex-
position managers have been exceed
ingly liberal in press tickets to the
grounds. HOW liberal they have been
with press tickets for the sub-shows
the Evening Journal does not know. It
has not applied for any, nor has II
heretofore received any. It's representa-
tives have, when they desired, visited
the side shows, purchasing tickets at
their box offices.
Last evening there was a change. The
Evening journal received press tickets
TO the Chiquita show and to the trained
animal show-for which 1t hereby
makes Acknowledgment.
The eminent liberality OF the man
ager OF these shows; the great abilities
he possesses as an advertising agent Is
displayed in these sentences found In
his letter enclosing the tickets:
Il understand that you have given
our exhibition frequent notices.
shall be only too pleased, ON RE-
CE1PT OF MARKED COPIES Of any
stories that you may have used in Tho
past, ACCOMPANIED WITH STAMP
ED ENVELOPE, to furnish more com
pllmentaries from time TO time"
The Evening Journal assumes tha
this is a stock letter, sent TO the pres
generally. The extraordinary hardl
hood requisite to enable man TO ac
cept columns Of free advertising, thel
ask for free marked copies, withou
even rendering postage on them, ant
after that demanding that stamped en-
velopes be sent in which to mail pres
tickets. is probably stupendous enougl
10 permit the man it moves to do al
most anything-even to run a sorr,
show
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
THE RICHARDSON SCHOOL
ADDITION TO THE OLD BUILDING
is BEING COMPLETED.

The addition to Richardson school
district No 20, situated on the Dupont
road, near Elsmere, is almost COM
pleted. 1t will probably be ready for
Occupancy about January L.
The old structure has become too
small for the number of pupils In the
district Fifty-eight were enrolled last
year. At the last annual school cleo
tion it was deemed detrimental to
health to have this number in the
small building. Plans for an addition
to be built of brick, were drawn by
Architect Carswell, and work on the
building was begun last Summer by the
contractors, Lynn & Phillips.
The new structure, 27S by 4S feet
one story will have a well lighted clas,
room, Il hat and cloak room, and larg,
lvestbule, which will connect with tn,
lold building. To the latter building
lcloak room has been added. There i
a cellar under the addition, which viii
have cemented floor and which ma.
be used for play room in bad weather
Here there will be heater, which vii
/ heat the class rooms. The improve
= ments will cost about $4,000.
The old school, of which Miss Rebccc
? p Churchman is teacher, was one {
E the first to be built in New Castle cour
= ty. Several years ago the one-hur
, dredth anniversary of its opening wa
celbbrated. The children of the earliei
A settlers Of that section attended thI
q school. The present commissioners al
e ]. p. Foreman, A. c. Heiser and Jane
Il lArmor.
S The addition will provide ample roo
for the pupils. Another teacher will I
lemDlOVed
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS
PLEASANT MEETING OF SENIOR
LITERARY SOCIETY-LECTURES
ON INSECTS.

PLEASANT MEETING OF SENIOR
LITERARY Y-LECTURES
ON INSECTS.
Miss Sara e. Milligan. Miss Maria
Lenderman and Miss Eta NJ. Reeves
read extracts from THE Jungle Book, "
by Kipling. at the meeting Of the Sc
nior Literary Society of the Whining
ton High School yesterday afternoon in
the school building. There were also
vocal and instrumental selections by
the High School Glee Club.
Physical Development Of the Grow
ing Girl" will be discussed from a
scientific point of view by Miss Grace
q. Spiegle, Of the department of physi-
ology, hygiene and physical training OF
the Philadelphia Normal School, before
the members of the Primary Teachers
Association on November 13. The dis
course will be illustrated by anatomical
specimens of child and adult
A series of three lectures will be
given by DR.. S. c. Schmucker, Of the
State Normal School at West Chester
Pa at Friends School. Fourth anC
West streets, on November 10 and q
and December g. The subject of the
first will be ANTS" the secont
Spiders and the third ''The Metamor
phoses Of Insects DR.. Schmucker il
well-known to Wilmington teachers
having frequently lectured here HI
comes this time under the auspices o
the kindergarten Association o
Friends School.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
HYpNoT1zED HER VICTIMS
coLoRED WOMAN sWINDLER COM
MITTED TO MILFORD JAIL.

A dispatch from Milford to Phila-
delphia paper says:
A clever swindler has been working
among the colored people of Milford
and vicinity. The swindler, who is a
rather prepossessing colored woman,
and also a hypnotist of no mean abil-
ity. has been canvassing among the
rural colored people for a society term
ed the Mutual Financial Aid and Loan
Company. The agent, who was pos
sessed of a smooth, oily tongue and
practicing hypnotism. would solicit a
monthly payment Of 50 for one share OF
stock that was of par value of $1,000,
which was 10 mature in one year S
time
The process by which $50 was to
amount to $1,000 in a years time was
explained to the gullible colored bro
ther and sister upon the ground of sue
cessful transactions in the stock ex-
change, of which the seller was a mem
Der, and, to further dazzle the dupes
she told them wonderful yarns about a
/ KlOndike gold mine, which was a bo-
nanza producer, and had already made
her husband rich, and was not fully de-
veloped yet, and that the proceeds o.
the sale Of the stock would be used tC
develop the property. She would alsC
in numerous cases get her victims I'M
der the influence of the 'hypnotism,
when she would then sell them stool
for the amount of all the ready cash Ii
the house.
Magistrate Cullen committed tn
woman in default of bail, on a charg
of swindling.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
FASTER THAN EVER TO CALIFOR
MIA

"The Overland Limited" Chicago,
Union Pacific and Northwestern Line,
leaves Chicago daily $50 p. m, arrives
San Francisco afternoon third day and
Los Angeles next morning. No change
of cars, all meals i'm dining car. Buffet
smoking and library cars, with barber
The best of everything. "The Pacific
Express leaves Chicago daily 1890 D.
M. with first-class and through tourist
sleepers to California. Personally con-
Quoted excursions every Thursday. H.
lustrated pamphlet describing fully this
wonderful state sent free on applica-
ton to Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
way II. w. Beyers. COL Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
Many Persons

have the impression
that Wilmington business houses are
not up-to-date. and that better goods
can be bought at lower prices
Philadelphia and New York. Is
this true? We say emphatically.
not in Pianos. Organs and Musical In
struments The Pianos we sell are OF
the finest and best known makes. and
our prices are lower and terms better
than offered anywhere for the same
quality OF goods. An honest Piano is
worth an honest price, and a reliable
dealer cannot afford to deceive you.
Persons who have carefully investigat-
ed,have invariably found that the fabu-
lously low prices Of Pianos. largely ad-
vertised have been a myth and in many
cases deception and fraud. If in
tending to buy a Piano call and see our
immense stock Of nice instruments and
have a piano talk. II will cost you moth
ing and may save you money.
ROBELEN PIANO CO., 710 Market ST
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
DELAwAREAN GETS CONTRACT
TO BUILD A FOUR-MASTED
SCHOONER FOR A PHILADEL-
PHIA FIRM.

PHIA FIRM.
William Abbott, of Milford, has Sc
cured a contract to build four-masted
schooner for Jonathan May & Sons, of
Philadelphia.
The vessel is to be 1862 feet in length
of keel, 36 feet in breadth Of beam and
l3 feet in depth of hold.
There are a number of schooners now
under way or about to be begun at va
rious yards in Maine, but they are
mostly of a larger type than that to
be built by the Delaware man for May
G. Sons. It has been a matter of COM
ment that the number of small schoon-
ers is decreasing rapidly, because of
the many that have been wrecked re-
Gently, and no steps having been taken
to replace them. According to statis-
tics complied during the past week
there have been only ten sailing vessels
of more than 100 tons launched since
July from American shipyards, while
the total number lost or posted as miss.
ing since that time is fifty-five.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The National W. c. T. u. is in ses-
sion at Seattle and another stone Is
likely to be hurled in Brigham II. Rob
erts' direction. It is a matter Of cur
rent knowledge, however, that women
can't throw straight.-ropeka State
Journal.
San Francisco has a $4,000 fund on
hand fer the building of a Dewey monu-
ment San Francisco could make quite
a hit by giving the money to the ad-
miral and permitting him to keep on
being his own monument.-Milwauk
Sentinel
It is a tribute to the unerring instinct
OF the American people that they are
not TO be deceived by the sentimental
assumptions which make the Philip
pine insurrection a war for independ-
ence and Aguinaldo a Washington
dianapolis News.
Senator Hanna has stopped the roast
ing OF trusts. As a political cook he
knows that too much roasting dries up
the juices. He has had experience, and
Is well aware that for campaign cook
cry. frying the fat out is better than
roasting. ng.-Cleveland Plaindealer.
A session OF the American Congress
is approaching Let us hope that il
will vindicate the belief that American
liberty OF expression is no less than
that liberty was in England a century
and quarter ago. and no less than II
is now.-San Francisco Call.
The Chicago Evening Post is quite
right in saying that it is the duty OF
honest Republicans TO speak out plain.
~ for civil service reform principles
and to repudiate THE spoilsmen who
are compromising the party and plac.
Ing II In false position. Boston
Journal
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY
SERMON BY REV. F. f. BRIGGS AND
CHARGE BY j. c. PIERCE.


Rev. John Jones, who recently with
drew from the Wilmington M. e. Con-
ference, was ordained as a member Of
the Baptist Ministry Association and
given a charge in Dover on Thursday
night.
Rev. r. b. Cook, pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church, this city, and modera-
tor Of the association, presided, and
Rev. f. F. Briggs, of Second Baptist
Church, preached the ordination SER
mon. his subject being Christian Ac-
tivity.' The charge was delivered by
Rev. ]. c. Pierce. of Dover, and the
right hand of fellowship was extend
ed by Rev w. c. Thatcher, of Media
Pa.
During the services it was announced
that the Young Peoples Federation
will hold four meetings during tn,
coming year, the first of which viii
be held in Calvary Baptist Church, this
city, on November %.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04

ishment under such circumstances must
be keen to one whoi still morally sem
sitive. but the effect on the habitual
criminal may be different. The object
lesson is a terrible one. but so are the
crimes for which the lashing is admin
istered. A wife-beater for instance,
does not deserve tender treatment from
the law. II he cannot be reformed by
other means. the lash is none too Sc
we're for his crime Delaware is max
ing a thorough experiment Of this mat
ter. and whether the whipping post is
adopted elsewhere or not, the lessons
of the experiment will not be lost
Baltimore American.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
RECENT LITERATURE.

American readers will have an op-
portunity to become familiar with the
most striking work which NJ Rene
Bazin, one OF the most gifted of the
younger French writers. has thus far
done, in the translation of THE Perish
ing Land which is to be published
serially in The Living Age. beginning
In the number for November A. This
story attracted wide attention on its
publication in France. early this year.
II Is full of incident and of local color,
and shows rare skill in the delineation
OF character.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
LErTER FRoM THE PHILIPPINEs

Mrs. Ada Gardiner, OF this city, has
received from her brother, Lieutenant
Robert Lias. Company A. Twenty
eighth Infantry. a clipping from a San
Fernando (P. ID newspaper. 1t is the
report by a stan correspondent Of a
rumor that the Spanish and American
prisoners in the hands of the Filipinos
would be released on the day OF the
christening of Aguinaldo's child. The
clipping was dated September 90, and
the rumor arose because OF the visit of
a Filipino lieutenant-colonel and two
majors to Major J. Macarthur.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
A BLIND MANS SONG
BOTH WORDS AND MUSIC COM
POSED BY AUGUST KRAPF.


Although not having seen the light
of day since he was a child, August
Krapf has many accomplishments
which are not accorded by nature TO
those gifted with sight
Mr.. Krapf is a New Jersian, but fire.
quently visits Wilmington and is IA
miliar figure upon the streets OF this
city. where the easy manner in which
he finds his way about town with the
aid of cane is the subject OF much
comment.
The blind man, among other accom-
plishments, Is a talented musician, not
only vocally but instrumentally. He
also is a composer OF no mean ability,
as the following poem, which was also
set to music by Mr.. Krapf, will show:
Twas an early Summer Gay and the
suns awak'ning ray
Shed its brightness DER the stream
love so dear;
Then a maiden / espied, / stepped
gently to her side
Twas a melody she carolled sweet
and clear.
Birds were singing in the trees, fiow'ry
perfumes filled the breeze,
And all nature made it welcom'
there to meet;
And In hearing her sweet voice, wha
then was my only choice,
But to lay my youthful heart dowi
at her feet
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
PRETTYMAN's CONDITION CRITI-
CAL

William Prettyman. who was injured
I'm the football game between Warren
and the Germantown Cricket Club on
Saturday last is in an extremely criti-
cal condition and weakening fast His
doctors have grave hopes of his re-
covery. These members of his imme-
diate family are at his bedside: DR..
and Mrs. J. S. Prettyman, his mother
and father, and Mrs. Joseph Holland,
Miss Ella Prettyman. James Pretty
man. Clinton Prettyman, Charles
Prettyman and DR.. j. S. Prettyman,
Jr. his brothers and sisters, all Of Mil
ford
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
ARCUMENT CoNTINUED.

In Magistrate John f. Kelley's court
this morning Herbert n. Fell brought
suit for the New York Mutual Life In
surance Company against Frank J..
Cats, of Middletown, for premiums
which he alleged Cats had been delin-
quent in paying. Josiah Marvel repre-
sented the plaintiff and T. Bayard Hell
sci, the defendant.
Referees in the case we're Thomas
Reardon, Senator John Pyle and ex-
Sheriff Amos Cole. Argument was con-
tinued this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
CONTEMPORARY OPINION

DEI.AwARE's USE OF THE LASH.
1t is said that the morals Of Kent
county, Delaware. are improving On
Saturday only two men we're lashed at
the whipping post. the first to suffer in
six months. Making the punishment
ht the crime has a peculiar application
in Kent county. The culprit is not only
brought up publicly to the post but
the officials allow him to hear the re-
marks Of the crowd. which are often
uncomplimeutary. and the kodak men
can get all the snap shots desired
without charge.
Without doubt the ignominy Of pun
Evening journal., 1899-11-04

ITCHING PILES.-Dr. Agnew's Oint-
ment is proof against the torments Of
Itching Piles. Thousands Of testi-
monials of cures affected by its use.
No case too aggravating or too long
standing for it 10 soothe. comfort and
cure. II cures in from 3 to nights.
35 oants.-3S Sold by Miller Drug
Company, No 402 Market. and n. b.
Danforth, Market and Second streets.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04

There are some things that even the
lowest OF petty transgressors cannot
plead guilty to. William Moore was
before Judge Ball yesterday on a.
charge OF larceny and pleaded guilty to
stealing a child's slippers and toy
china dog. but resented Indignantly
the charge that he had also stolen a
Waterbury watch. That, at least, was
beneath him.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
TO MANUFACTURE BAKING POW
nER

The Registration Audit and Trust
Company, Of this city. has secured a
certificate of incorporation from Secre-
tary OF State Hughes at Dover for the
Fidelity Manufacturing Company. OF
New York, with a capital of $500 600
The incorporators are Erwin Wardman
and William Holmes, Jr, of New York
and Hugh c. Browne, ofthis city. The
company will manufacture baking pow
der.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
KNIGHTs no CEI.ERRArr

The twenty-ffth anniversary Of the
Knights Of ST. Lawrence will be cele-
brated by the members in the New-Cen
tury Club building on November Is. AT
ter the exercises Of the evening a ban
quet will be served. OF the committee
on arrangements Charles w. Stigers is
chairman. and Charles OConner, sec
retary.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
nAvr sAILEn FoR cuBA.

Mrs. James II. Wilson and Misses
Katharine and Nellie Wilson. wife and
Of General James II. Wilson,
sailed from New York to-day for Ma
tanzas, Cupa, to join General Wilson,
who Is military governor there. Mrs.
Wilson and her daughters bade fare
we'll TO their Wilmington friends yes
terday before leaving for New York
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
SHOT THE HORSE

A horse belonging to John Gallagher
proprietor Of the City Hotel. was seized
with an attack of collie yesterday See
ing that there was no hope of its re-
covery Mr.. Gallagher requested officer
John Sherry to shoot the animal. The
patrOlman complied with the request.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
SEEING THE FOOTBALL GAME.

Many lawyers have gone to Philadel-
phia to-day to witness the football
game between Harvard and Pennsylva-
mia. Included among them are Judge
j. Frank Ball, William S. Hilles, Harry
p. Joslyn, David J. Reinhart and
p. Joslyn, David j. Rhinhardt and
George Il. Brown.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
INIuREp WHILE AT WORK.

William Verden, employed in the
shipyard of the Harlan and Holhngs-
worth Company fell from a scaffold
while at work this r2)rning, seriously
injuring his back and legs. He was
removed to his home, No. 425 Heald
street by the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
FAIL GOODS snLIINGf

Fall Hats and Fall Furnishings now
selling at lowest prices IN the city at
Ross. 2l0 Market street. The best $500
Hat IN Wilmington. The best vala-s ever
offered at Sf00 S125 and S1.50. Ag~nts for
Spaldings Football. Tennis. Golf and
Athletic Goods Second Floor) I'VE sell
Wheels. tool" Open evenings.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
NEW CLUE TO ORGANIZE.

A new social club, which will be
composed mainly of members from the
Valley Athletic Association, is now
under process Of organization. A meet
ing will be held some evening next
week at No. 107 West Tenth street for
the purpose of organizing It is pro-
posed to have a chartered club and to
operate it on a stock basis, selling
shares at a stated price.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
ARLINGTON Mills cAsE

United States Commissioner S. Rod
mond Smith heard more testimony this
morning in the case of W. II. Baldwin.
Jrs VS.. the receivers of the Arlington
Mills Manufacturing Company. The
suit is on a disputed claim for SS9, 900.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
AGAIN CARRYING MAILS.

John Knotts, the liveryman. who is n
sub-contractor. is again carrying the
mails between the local post office and
the railway stations. The work was
done for the last week by parties from
Virginia, who secured the contract. but
gave it up, after trial. to Mr.. Knots.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
DIED AT COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Eleanor Newlin. aged years. died of
diphtheria at the county hospital for
the poor at Farnhurst this morning.
She had been an inmate of the insti-
tuition since last Sunday. having been
taken there from Middletown.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
srEVENs-cooK NuPTIALs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Cook, Of No. 1895
West street, announce the coming mar
riage of their daughter. Miss Edna
Tarlton Cook, TO Charles Frederick e..
stevens, Of Denton, Nd. The ceremony
will take place at the residence of the
brides parents on November 15 Mr..
and Mrs. stevens will reside in Dem
ton. Md, and will be at home after No
vomber 90
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
CHORUS:

BY the stream OF dear old Brandywine
| met her,
And while life shall last, OH how can
] forget her,
She's the sunshine OF my life. first my
sweetheart, now my wife,
BY the stream OF dear old Brandywine
I met her
Years are swiftly gliding by, hair
grows whittier, dim the eye,
And the footsteps are not blithesome
as OF yOre;
Still the memory ever bright, recalls
with fond delight,
Happy June days spent on Brandy
wines fair shore.
Since in my life have crept bitter
days, hot tears I've wept,
What is living If we taste not sorrow
too?
And what comfort now to me, happy
children on my knee,
And a wife through cloud and sunshine
ever true.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
FuNERAL on ARrHuR WILSON.

Dover, Nov. 4.-The funeral of Ar
thur A. Wilson, of Philadelphia, who
committed suicide by shooting himself
at his sons grave in Barrett's Chapel
Cemetery, will take place on Monday.
Services will be held at the Wilson
home in this town, and interment will
be made at Barrett's Chapel
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
Wnnp1NG ANNoUNcEp.

The wedding of Miss Lucille Sprin-
ger, daughter of Lewis r. Springer, and
Allen Maull, formerly of Lewes, but
now of this city, has been announced.
The wedding viii take place on NJ
vember 16.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
FREIGHT BRAKEMAN INJURED.

Robert H. Lord. a freight brakeman
on the Delaware railroad, was knocked
from his train at Harrington Thursday
and badly injured. IL is thought by his
physician that he will recover.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
THE GOINGS ON
IN SOCIETY
Matters Which May Be of In
terest to Feminine
Readers.
WITH THE CITYs VISITORS
Brief Items as to the Whereabouts
of Wilmington People, Their
Neighbors and Friends

All communications intended Cor inser-
ton On this column should be addressed 70
Society Editor. care OF the Evening jour
mall Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
wHAr po You wANrg

Advertise your wants in the Evening
Journal. Employment wanted. help
wanted. TO let. fer rent. for sale, board
lur. and lost and found ads. viii be puD-
lished. three lines. one time. for a dime;
three times for a quarter.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
CLEARED TO-DAY

The Spanish steamer Cuidad de Reus
cleared this port this morning. carry
ing 90 $50 gallons Of oil. valued at 500.
$3.50 The steamers destination is Gi-
braltar.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
WHAT no yorr wANTq

Advertise your wants IN the Evening
Journal. Employment wanted, help
wanted. to let. for rent, for SALE board
ing. and lost and found ads. viii be pub
iished. three lines. one time, for q dime;
three times for a quarter.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
YOuNG MEN,s DANCE.

The young men Of Middletown gave
a successful dance in the Opera House
there Thursday evening. Visitors were
present from Smyrna, Dover and other
towns OF the lower part Of New Castle
county.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
DR.. GEO. A HARTER.
PRESIDENT.
MHAr 10 You WANr9

Advertise your wants in the Evening
Journal Employment wanted, help
wanted. to let for rent, for sale, board
ing. and lost and found ads. will be pub
lished. three lines. one time. for a dime;
three times for q quarfter.
Evening journal., 1899-11-04
MRS. ELLIOTT's CONDITION.

Mrs John c. Elliott, upon whom an
operation was performed at the Della
ware Hospital is much improved to-
day.