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Evening journal., 1899-03-13
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

Rose SyielRs London Bellies, eQuip-
ped with more novel, new and original
points OF supreme merdment than any
other company now in the burlesque
tield, show that combines in itself an
the strongest and most delightful ele-
ments OF gay burlesquers, Partisan
pantomihne and first-Gass vaudeville,
VIII appear at the Academy Of Music
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
March Is, IA and IS. and lovers of com
edy, admirers OF pretty women, devo-
tees OF pleasure pnre and simple. win
all find plenty to amnse and interest
them from the rising Of the curtain
uIlth the final fall An effervescent
concoction Of hilarious merriment. en-
titled The Widow Wymne's Reeep-
ton" opens the bill. which is a merry
musical melange, augmented by twenty
Deautifnl and weli-yoiced choristers.
ten versatile humorists and wealth
on superb scenery, pretty stage settings
and sparkling music. The action is
rapid, the dialogue peppery. The vau-
deTille talent is the very best procur-
able for money and taking specialties.
are contributed by Hilton, the great
comedy juggler; Campbell & Hart, ar
lists IN Dutch; the singing sunbeams,
Chatham & ReIger; the Fonti Ronl
Bros. European artists, singers. dan
GERS and comedians Of extraordinary
ability; Belmont & Weston talk and
sing themselves into popularity: and
last, but not least, the justly celebrated
and much-tacked-about Karina the
particularly talented and startlinga,
orignal Partisan chanteuse, whose
style Of work is the talk Of each cit,
in which she appears. Some call bei
act clever-others say staraing-sirf
nee to say, all calf her an artistic. Sh,
knows how to dress, to sing, to use hel
eyes, to smile, TO use her limbs grace
nnliy, in fact to captivate an audienc,
With her magnetic manner. A bright
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
SEVERELY STABBED.

During a fight ON Saturday night
Charles Smith, co,ored, was severely
stabbed about the hands and wrists
with a knife wieided by Charles
Grimes, co.ored. of Baltimore, who
made his escape. The affair started in
the restaurant of Alfred Wright, on
Water and Shipley streets, when smith
jabbed fork into Grimes, who retali-
ated by drawing a knife
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
RECOYgsBD STOLEH JSWELS

TUCKER AND STIERlRY
MAKE AN IMPORTANT ARREsr
SATURDAY NIGHT.
Police Officers James B. Tucker and
john sherry arrested James King, of
on Saturday at Second and
Shirley streets while he was endeavor-
ing to sell several valuable rings which
he had stolen.
When taken to the police station and
searched FIVE rings, valued at S275,
were found upon his person.
The rings were stolen from the sec
ond story OF the residence of william
Crawford at Newport on February is,
about III O'Clock at night. The Jewels
We're the property of a Mrs. Crawford,
OF LIS Angeles, California, who was
LAT the house.
There was also about 50 in money
taken at the same time.
Mr.. Crawford notified the police Of the
robbery and gave a description cr the
rings, as follows; An opal set in a
cluster Of twe.ve diamonds: Marquis
designs Of three emeralds set in dia-
monds; Marquis design with three
rubies set i'm pearls; a large solitaire
ruby ring; the fifth ring was set with
four diamonds, cne emerald, and one
sapphire.
The police were notified to be on
the lookout for King and on Saturday
night he was seen on Market street try
ing to sem the pieces Of jewelry, but
lowing to their fine quality, and tn,
rough dress Of the young man peopl,
lbecame suspicious and refused to TAX,
Them The above named Officers saw
the man and, noting his suspicious ac
tions, placed him under arrest. Kin,
at first etrenuously denied haviny
taken the jewelry, claiming that h
had found it near the railroad track
at Newport. but later broke down an,
made a confession, stating that he hal
robbed the hcuse and stolen the prop
orty. He was taken before Magistrat
Daley this morning on the charge, bu
waived a hearing and was he'd In $50
bail for upper court.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
TIME WEATHER.

New York Heiald's Forecast.-ln the
Middle States and New England To-
day. partly cloudy to cloudy weather
and fresh to brisk southerly winds will
prevail, with Slightly higher, followed
by slowly falling temperature, and by
rain or snow, except possibly in the
southern districts of this section.
On Tuesday, PARTLY cloudy TO fair,
sHehfy colder weather and brisk
southerly to westerly winds win pre-
vail, prdceded probably by rain on
SNOW on the COASTS north OF the Deia-
ware Capes.
On Wednesday,, fair, colder weather
Forecast for Monday. Eastern
PENNSYLVANIA. Delaware and Maryland
fadr. colder; brisk morthwosterly
winds.
New Jersey, fair, colder except In eX-
treme southern portion; brisk north
westerly winds.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
nRANn oPERA House.

The Howard Athenaeum All-Star spe
cialty Company holds the record Of az
companies. this being It's tenth season on
tire road 1t was the first company to in
troduce high-class specialties In first
class houses. and has played to immense
success throughout the country; the COM
pany this season being the best ever or
ganized, and includes besides numerous
other hlgh-class acts, Nelsonia the Jug
gler: Kent and French, Irish comedians
WInifred Stewart. contrulto; De Biere,
the humorous magician in his laughabie
act enUued Watch the Egg" and Miss
Edith Han. the talented comedienne. A
decided novelty and feature with this
company Is the CineogIsph life-motios
pictures of the great Sharkey and Mccoy
fight. showing IN detail the ten rounds OF
the famous contest az the LenoX Athletic
Club. New York city, will he presented
at the Opera House next Tuesday night
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
sUPrRTOR COURT WORK.

AT this mornings session Of Superior
Court the argument Of attorneys in the
case Of John Greer VS.. the Arlington
mis- Manufacturing Company, were
heard by the court. Horace Greeley
Knowles Cpened for the plaintiff and
was followed by Levi c. Bird for the
defendant. Mr. Bird in turn was fol-
lowed by Robert G.. Haman for the
plaintiff. The case wild go to the jury
this afternccn. During this afternoon s
session the special jury case of Tully
VS.. the p, w. & b. raiMoad win be
taken up by the court, the case of
Greer being the last general jury case
ON the calendar and it is probable that
that body VIII be discharged from fur
ther attendance to-day.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
SALISBURY BURNING.
Big Fire Destroying Resident
Part Of the Town.
EQUALS THE OTHER LARGE FIRE

sTlARTED EARLY THIS MORNING
IN IAcKsoN's MILL AND SWEET
SEVERAL BIOCKs-FURE COM
PANuEs FROM HERE GO DOWN.
speclal Dispatch Evening Journal.
Salisbury, Md March 13.-il1.3O a. m.
IA disastrous fire has been raging
here since before O'Clock, and the
resident part OF the town is almost in
ruins.
at originated i'm JaclSson's lumber
mill. No. /, and over 100000 feet Of
lumber has already been destroyed and
more is burning.
The fire Travelled rapidly from the
ml,l through the resident part Of the
town until IL reached the b., c. & A.
railroad station, in the part OF the
town called Fulton, destroying every
thing before IT., including the station.
Fire companies from Wilmington and
Crisfeld have arrived and are doing
excellent work, but It is hardly yet
under control. The Wilmington fire
companies are rendering excellent SER
vice They arrived here about S.45
O'clock. The loes viii be thousands OF
dcLlars. People were compelled to fee
from their houses, many of them bare
ly escaping with their lives. Everyone
is fighting the fire as hard as he can
Country people for miles around ar
rived in town early this morning, hav
ing been attracted by the blaze. Thil
part of the town which IS now being
consumed by the flames has always
heretofore escaped the fire.
This fire is a repetition Of the one o
September II, 1886 which also oc
CURED early Sunday mOrning, eXcep
at that time the business part Of th'
tcwn was entirely burned out, and thi
ltime IL Is the resident part. Many o
the houses are totally destroyed an
others are so badly burned that the
Will have to be torn down.
Business has practically been sus
pended, few of the stores being open.
The Washington and Fame Hose fir
E companies, OF this city, left here at 6.3
o'clock this morning on a special trai
for Salisbury. The companies carrie
their carriages and engines exceE
their chemical engines. No horse
were carried. Engineer Reeder ha
charge of the engine and made the ru
In about TWO hours and fifteen minute
remarkably good time, as he was d.
iayed on account OF south boun
freight trains down the line.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
on TO WASHINGTON UNDER PER
SONAI, ESCORT.

The fourth Of the present series Of
Pennsylvania Railroad three-day per-
sonal-y-oolldsiCted tours 10 Washing
ton, d. O.. win leave Tuesday March
2s. The rate Si4.50 from New York
$3.50 from Philadelphia, and proper
ticnate rates from other points, include
all necessary expenses during the en-
tire trip-ltransportatio hotel accom-
modatons. and Capitol guide fees. An
experienced chapercn viii also accom-.
pany the party.
For itineraries, tickets and full in
formation apply to ticket agents; Tour
list Agent, 1896 Broadway. New York
7S9 Broad street, Newark, n. j.; CT ad
dress Geo. w. Boyd. Assistant Genera
Passenger Agent, Broad Street station
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS
THE Now NIGHT OWLS.


The attraction at the Academy OF
Music for the first three nights of this
week win be Fred Riders New Night
Owls BurlesQucrN This Is the leading
up-to-date show OF it's class: the scenic
effects are OF am attractive Nature,
which In continuation With beautiful
costumes and startling electrical sur
prises, will at once crealte a favorable
impression, while the speciality fea-
lures will incnde a host OF popular and
successful burlesQuc and vaudeville ar
fists among them being Mar Clark Van
Ostem, the gay burlesquer, who will
appear In a new act: Frye and Allen,
high-class vocal stars; the two Early
Birds, comediennes and vocaiHsts; The
Owl Club Trio, Walling, Collins and
Wnagland. vccalists, acrobats and
dancers; Violet st. Clair and Maize
Yale, gnotesque eccentriQues; Bob Rob
ineon, Dutch fun maker; Wiley Hamil-
ton and Ruth Wiley, elite entertainers;
Charles Falk. the popular tenor, in new
songs with stereoptioOn Views; the
latest Europeon craze, Aldam and Eve
special enlgagamenlt of Miss Clara ST.
Leon, the American beauty who re
TURNS TO her native land crowned with
laprels b. Partisan sculptors, and by
them Acknowledged to be the most per.
feca model who ever visited Paris. She
win positively appear at each perform
ance as Eve, in Paradise Up-to-date
Also the only real troupe Of Mantle
maids, from the Isle of Manila, in wild
wierd teupsichorean executions. Nh,
Police Brigade on Parade. Our Summer
Girls on a Lark; Happy Danrine
Maidens Hhmd0wn Quartet; SPORTY
Boys Up-to-date. The bevy of femal,
beauties includes Gertie Iieth. Agne,
Castle, Violet ST Chair, Mazle Yale
May Strahl. Annie Stahl. Carrie AT
mold, Ada Waiiling. Branch Rose, Lou
ise Watson. Agnes Jacques, Ray Ho
ney, Ada Bradford, Floreqce Wrag
land Maud Harvey and Bdith Harvey
The fl1il strength OF the company o
comedians and pretty girls will be in
troduced In the funniest Of all bur
Iesques. enltitled, Mum, or Strang
Stovy' (Oh Papa).
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
RrRGl.ARs AGAIN In sAIlEM.

Salem, March 13.-Burgiars entered
the house Of City Recorder Wadding-
ton early yesterday morning and car
ried AWAY with them plunder TO the
amounk of about 500. Among the ar
ticles taken were three overccats, a
coat and vest, a pocketbook containing
81 in money and a silk umbrella. The
thief entered the house by raising a
wind1w. He went TO the bedroom OF
Judson Whitney. who was visiting Mr..
Waddington, where he secured the
money from Mr. Whitney's trousers
pockets. The manner in which the
house was entered and the movements
made Indicate that the burglars were
the same as those who entered the
houses Of Prosecutor Acton and George
p. Ogden two weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
ANOTHER BOLD ROBBERY
THIEVES ENTER TlIE HOUSE OF
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONER
JOHN LYNN THIS MORNING.

LEVY COURT COMMISSIONER
JOHN LYNN THIS MORNING.
The home Of Levy Court Commits
sion John Lynn, at Elsmere, was enter
ed by thieves at an early hour this
morning.
The burglars entered the house by
forcing a window on the lower floor.
They ransacl0ed the entire lower por-
tlon of the house, pulling out drawers
and scattering articles all about the
rooms The thieves were scared off
before they secured any articles OF
value.
From the character Of the work the
robbers evidently be.ong to the same
gang that has been operating in vari-
Gus parts Of the city for the past two
months, as they were on a search fol
money. No trace OF the burglars has
been found.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
eouR nurY no CuRAn y

Rev. f. r. Briggs, pastor Of Second
Baptist Church, yesterday morning
preached on "Our Duty to Cuba" He
said it was the duty OF the United
States TO give the people Of Cuba a sta
pie governments and to educated the in-
habitants to govern themselves. Il ia
the duty Of the Christian reop.e %
send them the gospel.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
JOHN N. pEEHLY BURIED

The funeral of John II. Feehly. as
sistant trainmaster Of the p, w. & B.
railroad. took place at $50 O'Clock this
morning at Ellton, Md. Requiem mass
was celebrated at the Church of the
immaculate Conception, and interment
made in the cemetery adjoining. Sew.
eral Of his friends in this city were
preSesrlt
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
VIM, B. Sharp ( Co.
Fourth sii Market stI.
Ladies' Suits

Our new suit department is
being spoken of in compliment
tary t'rms Our tailor-made
suits are meeting with the sue
cess they deserve. They are
made with the greatest care
and are perfection ia fit and
style, and the low prices we
have put on them to introduce
this department makes them
ready sellers $3.50 to $22
in all the latest materials
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
LOCAL EEWS NOTES

The Indian Association will hold
its monthly meeting at No. 1903 Della
ware avenue this afternoon at $50
O'Clock
-Omcer Carmen Di Mare was elect
ed treasurer OF the Ita.ian Beneficial
Society yesterday
Mrs. Elizabeth Kates was buried at
2 O'clock this afternoon in Wilmington
an0 Brandywine Cemetery.
-Slverbrook NJ E. Church win ho.d
a jug-meaking this evening.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13

breezy. burietta, entitled Behind the
Scenes" brings the performance to
close. The show In its entirety will be
one Of the widest, gayVsr and most de-
iighgful merirment. whirl Of mirth
and laughter not to be missed and not
soon forgotten Every necessary ad-
junct has been amply supplied. Rose
Syldell always brings a good show, and
this. her latest, is said to out-class all
lOthers.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
MANY DEATHS REPORTED.

The following deaths were reported
at the Board of Health office this
morning Emma S. Mahler, 80 years
cf age. OF Brights disease; Enoch d.
Howell, SO years of age, of asterlo Sc
lenosis; Lillian Cu5bert Ransom, 2S
years, of ictems catanbalis; Elizabeth
Hates. so years of age, Of fatty degen-
Grafton OF the heart; Leonard Kirk
GaTrett, 16 years of age, of paralysis.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
A REGULAR MARCH DAY

THE WIND BLEW AND TOWARDS
MIGHT A THUNDER STORM SET
IN
Yesterday was a regular March day
mild temperature, heavy winds and
very dry. The sun shone brightly in
the EARLIER part of the day, but towards
evening a thunder storm set in, but
lasted only Short time. Dust and
paper flew in all directions, and walk
ing was very disagreeable. Front doors
and windows We're the recipients Of
dirt and loose paper.
This paper, which lies in piles unit !
dt is scattered by the wind. and is
made msightgy by rain, is allowed to
go unnoticed by The authorities.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
STRUCK BY A TEAM

AS Bridget Bo.en, of Chestnut and
Franklin streets, was crossing Fifth
and Tanall streets this morning, she
was struck and knocked down by a
team. Officer MuIin accompanied her
home in a cab.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
SUNDAY BREAzRAsr MISSION.

AT the Sunday breakfast Mission yes
terday the services were wel attended.
The usual lunch was served in the
morning and evening. Mrs. NJ. L. Gibbs
had charge Of the meeting at $50 a. m,
George Russell at $3.50 p. M, and J. w.
Crum in the evening.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
NEW POSTMASTER OF PRINCESS
ANNE.

Princess Anne, Nd, March 13.-Mii-
ton S. Lankford entered upon his du-
ties as postmaster Of Princess Anne
Saturday AFTERNOONS, succeeding Will
liam Charles Fontaine. Mr.. Lankford
has selected Chanes Sud,er for his dep
uty.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
no ERIECr nEvEE.

The Street and Sewer Department
win probably grant permission to-
morrow might to the New York Dredg-
ing Company to erect a levee on the
south side Of Seventh street. extended.
Work en- the levee win bgin at once.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
FIRE IN TAR BOx

"a tar box belonging to Samuel Bid
die. which was standing on Frh
street between Franklin and Broome
streets, caught fire this morning. The
Washington chemical engine was sum-
mloned, but the hlaze was eXtinguished
before its arrival.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
GRrAT BILL AT WONDERLAND


variety IS the spice Of life. n is also
the essence OF amusement Manager
Docl1stadcr long ago solved the problem
of pieasing the masses. and the crowded
houses which prevail week after week Is
proof conclusive that the people nppre-
ciato dt This week he presents another
great blll in conjunction with the cineo'
graph Everybody has seen the news'
paper prints Of the soldier boys, but TINS
great machine shows the comic ana seri-
Gus side OF the life Of the soldier poy an
aimost living actuality. In the vaudeville
contingent win appear DAILY and Devere,
top-notch comedians. the Armstrong
brothers dancers. comedians and parody
singers: the patons. famous musical
comedians. the character artists Hart
and Bessie: the acrobatic comiques. the
Cartons, and host of others. Manager
Dockstader also has I'm course OF prepuI,
alton a mammoth cake walk, which VIII
eclipse anything ever before attempted Ia
this city.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
HIS FOOT MASHED.

John Green, employed at the Male
able Iron Works. had his foot mashed
this morning by an iron plate falling
upon il. He was taken to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in the Phoenix ambu-
lance.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
25c

Remnants
of 35, 40 and 45c
Oil Cloths and Lin
oleums. All go at
25c per yard. Some
of them are q yards
long and enough of a
few patterns for small
rooms. They go on
sale tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
DELAWARE CONFERENCE MEET.
INC

The Delaware L. A. NJ. Il. Conference
VIII convene at Newark on April 25
and remain in session about a week.
The conference Includes churches in
Delaware and part Of Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13

~ Wv
per yard, China and
Japanese Mattings.
The first instalment
now on our floor.
Choice patterns and
good quality for the
money. Alw ay S
cheaper to buy the
roll if you can use the
40 yards. If not, we
cut it for you.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
WmLL CONDUCT SERVICES.

Rev. F. W. Campit, d. d., rector Of
ST. Peters Church, Baltimore, Will con
duct the services Tomorrow in st. An
drew's P. e. Church for the quiet day
for women.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
RAILROAD Y NJ q A

The meeting Of the Railroad Y NJ. c.
A. was largely attended yesterday.
afternoon. John Hayes delivered an
address.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
TrNERAI or mas RANsoM

Mrs. Lillian Culbert Ransom will be
buried at O'Clock this afternoon. Ser
vices Will be held at her late residence.
No. 1902 Van Buren street, and inter
ment win be private
Evening journal., 1899-03-13

Mrs. Ellen Mills and Mrs. T.. Adnes.
Of New York, have been visiting Mrs.
Frederick fitzgerald, Of No SOC East
Ninth street.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13

Oak Dining Chair
that is even a surprise
to us. Medium height
back with carved top.
Well braced under
seat with 3 spindles
all around. Fine cane
and finish and make
guaranteed.
Spring goods are
all on the floors and
we are in a better con
dition to supply your
wants than ever be-
fore as regards as
sortment, style and
price.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
ENTERED TODAY.

The British steamship Cadagua, from
Liverpool, arrived at this port this
morning.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
Doylies

in the quality we sell for SC
each are often hard to get
Fifteen hundred have just ar
rived of pure linen German
damask, good size, with red,
white. yellow and blue bor-
ders.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13

Once more the senatorial plans Of j..
Edward AddidlS have been thwarted.
Will he ever give up trying?
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
Muslins.

In the face of stiff advance
in muslins we shall offer on
Wednesday 1900 yards of ex-
ira heavy standard sheeting
for sc per yard. The new
price will be &c.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
Muslin Underwear.

Our muslin underwear stock
has been replenished by many
handsome goods and to make
room for them we have mater
tally reduced some that are
Slightly shop worn and tum-
bled They will be on sale
Wednesday aud consist of
gowns, skirls, drawers, chemise
and corset covers and will
greatly repay a look to those
interested in undergarments
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
Dress Linens

in a fine variety of plain col
brings from the best makers in
Belfast, Ireland. The finish
and colors of these linens is
exactly right and the prices
range from I2Hc to SIC per
yard
Evening journal., 1899-03-13
White Plaids.

1000 yards new white plaid
lawns in six handsome pat
terno, very fine quality and
regular I5c goods. We shall
sell them on Wednesday for
Ioc per yard.
Evening journal., 1899-03-13

Entered at the Wilmington post office as
second-class matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
LABOR AROUSED.
Strong Resolutions Passed Gen.
surfing Gen. Merriam.

New York, May 1.-THE Central Fed
Grated Labor union unanimously adopt
ed resolutions today denouncing Gen.
Merriam for ordering the disarmament
of the miners unions in Idaho, and in
structing the secretary of ask the war
department whether it is responsible
for Gen Merriam'S conduct.
The resolutions adopted are:
Resolved, That the General FEEDER
ated union of New York protests
against Gen. Merriam's unwarranted
use of military power to browbeat the
striking miners of Ceour de Alene, Ida,
and for declaring martial law, under
which he commands the disorganiza-
ton of all unions and orders employers
to discharge every miner who does not
withdraw from his trades union.
Resolved, That the secretary write
to the war department, asking whether
it is responsible for Gen. MeTriam's con-
duct, and if so, stating that it will be
held to answer for the possible conse-
quences of such aggravating methods"
Delegate Harris, of the International
CigarmakerS' union, said that through
Gen. Merriam's edict the miners trades
unions have been placed outside of the
pale of the law and the union should
demand the withdrawal of the edict
and the investigation and court martial
of Gen. Merriam.
president Mckinley should be called
upon to order an investigation" he
said.
George Warner, business agent of the
New York city lodge of the Interna
tional Machinists union said:
"A conference of all labor leaders in
the country should be called to decide
on action to be taken at the ballot
box"
Delegate Rubin, of the Walters I'M
ion said; ''All this is the outcome of
imperialism"
A voice: Shoulder a gun
Delegate Kelly of the Theatrical
Protective union said: Something
should be done by organized labor to
prevent the disruption of trade unions
through federal interference"