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Evening journal., 1900-02-20

somewhat away from the throbbing
pulse of the boulevards Here to the
right are the alabaster carvers. Many
a half-hour may be whiled away
watching the kind-eyed old master and
his "garcons. One day a curly head
ed boy OF Ia stood at the bench by the
window carving the face OF a cherub.
His eyes w.re bright and his face wore
an eager smile. while as he worked he
puckered his lips and inflated his rosy
checks in imitation Of the cherub he
wished TO produce. utterly unconscious
Cf an onlcoker; but the old man, catch
ing the admiring chances bestowed by
passers-by, smiled and nodded In proud
appreciation. This short street holds
many curios and is well worth visit
from a connoisseur.
In making purchases you will find in
nearly all the stores what the non
English-speaking French call speaks
English -English-speaking assistants
Clerks are eager to learn the language
and many amusing mistakes are made
in the effort. The French word entrez
come in-his variously applied. For
example, the inside of the hat crown Is
called entree. An ambitious clerk in a
nat ESTABLISHMENT dshcu MS employer
what the English and Americans meant
when they said come in" "Oh," was
the reply. come in means entrez."
A few mornings after he heard the
clerk say to a customer: Yes, mon
sieur. re hat he fits not; re come in Of
him eez to leetle."
II you wish TO know what articles
are dutiable and the rates call at the
United States consulate. SO Avenue de
lOpera. There you will find-if the
other officials are too busy to grant
YOU prompt attention-the only colored
employe. have never heard his sur
name. He is polite and accommodate
ing. Both French and American mer-
chants would often find their affairs
In a hopeless tangle without HIS as
sistance. have been told that he was
appointed TO Office some time in the
fifties and frequently initiates new Of
iciais. informing them as TO French
law and customs He can az a glance
tell you just the dutiahle rate OF each
article you wish to export.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20

Ii "nnade to order"
parlor work is needed
we are confident OF
being able to supply
your wants in up-to-
date frames and COW
erings We use nth
ing but the best Of
everything in the up
hOlstering rfthem and
our guarantee goes
with every one we
urn out p ric q S
range from $50 per
suit up.
Select your own
frames, select your
own covers and have
them made as you
want them. Delivery
at once or later in
the season. We esti-
mate on repair work
of all kinds and our
prices must be the
Lowest.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
DEATHS IN SNOW HILL

Snow Hin. Nd, Feb 2o.--Mrs. Sarah
Purnell, widow Of John Matthew Pur-
nell. died at her home here Sunday,
aged about 65 years. Her only daugh-
ter, Miss Ella Lee Purnell, died about
one month ago Clayton J. Purneu, a
prominent member Of the Worcester
bar, IS the only surviving son.
Isaac Hancock, formerly a messenger
i'm the employ of the Western Union
Telegraph Company here, died IN Snow
Hill yesterday from Inflammation OF
the stomach, brought on by. a wrest-
ling match some weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
Our MidVIatAr Clearing Sale

Children. Sizes to 1917. Regular
4sc. value. Clearing Price. 25c.
Big Men and Little Mems Heavy
soled Winter Russet. Box Calf, En-
amel, Wax Calf and Vici Kid Shoes at
just 30 per cent less than their real
value.
Ladies' Russia and Box Calf outdoor
Storm Shoes at prices that are aston
ishing.
$l.39 Womens Wei Kid and But
ton. Lace, soft, first quality Cabbaratta
Kid Made to sell for 50. Clearing
Price, S1.39. Eleven styles to select
from.
SEQ Women's high grade exten-
sion Heavy Soled Mannish Shoes. with
reinforced back stays; $2.9S and $3.50
values; all go at $3.50.
14c. Leggins at one-half price.
Tailor-made Overgaiters for skating
and street wear; zoe. value, go at lac.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20

2.S5. Mems High Cut Storm shoes,
in Box and Russian Calf, $3.50 and 81
grade. punched together. take your
pick at Clearing Sale for S2s5.
1Sc. Women's Overshoes, the mean
quality that the trust makes us sell
for 35c.; our Clearing Price. 1Sc.
95c. Misses Box Calf Lace Shoes,
thick soles and double heel a good
slips shoe. Sizes 9 10 3 Clearing
Price, 95c.
Extraordinary Bargains in Boys and
Girls double-soled shoes
zoe. Brazilian Kid Ladies' Shoes in
Lace and Button, csc. value. Clearing
Price, zoe.
pc. Just think, Women's Goodyear
Glove Rubber Shoes; standard soc. val
ne. Clearing Price. 2Sc. Sizes, 2, 2lh
3, 3h.
Csc. II to ., zoe. Storm Rubbers for
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
A Few Words From the LawtOn
Optical Co;


We wish we had the faculty of
showing you the difference there is in
lifting glasses, to show you how dis
tinct and up-to-date our methods are
For instance, when you formerly pur-
chased glasses. they began placing
glasses in front Of your eye until you
told them you could see the small type
Notice the difference. We examine
very carefully each eye separately 10
ascertain if you have Astigmatism,
either Corneal OF Lenticular, using no
drops OF lotions, however, to do same.
We feel the responsibility of giving
you perfect vision and our continued
success is due to our satisfied custom.
ers. A glass fitted TO your eye cor
rectly viii cure those awful head.
aches You have suffered with fol
years and will give you more happi
ness and pleasure than you have any
IDEA Of, Understand, you are under
40 obligation to purchase glasses be
cause you have your eyes tested aDl
we feel fully repaid for the compli
nent you pay us by allowing Us 6,
show you our ability in correcting al
defects or any error Of defectiv,
vision. Remember, consultation ant
examination free of charge an.
g asses cost no more than elsewhere
where thew carTv glasses as a sid
line.
THE LAWTOE OPTICAL CO.
el8 Market Street Onera Hous
Building.
Delmarvia Phone 979. D. & A
1919.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
PROPOSALS.
WoRKHoUsE BUILDINGS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of Trustees OF the New Cas-
lie County Workhouse until II O'Clock
a. m, March &. 1900, for the building
OF workhouse and appurfenances
also for the building Of power house
and underground passageway al Green
bank, New Castle county, Del
Plans can be seen and specifications
and forms Of proposals may be had by
applying at Board OF Trade rooms, in
the Equitable building, Wilmington.
Del. on. and after February ~. 1900.
! The. Board OF Trustees RESERVES the
right 70 reject any and all. BIDS.
J. FRANK BALL. j. n. 0iAWTHROP.
Secretary. President.
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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND.-On February 6, rabbit
dog with chain and collar, black, tan
and white. Owner can have property
by calling at 42l East Second street
and paying for this advertisement
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HERREWs nRGANIzF

HEBREWS ORGANIZE A SCHOOL.
a meeting Of Hebrews was held on
Sunday night last, when IL was de-
oided 70 maintain a Hebrew Sunday
school. A temporary organization was
effected, with J. Harry Gordon as SUI
perintendent.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20

Tailor iu worsted; blacks,
blues and fancy
Made striped, at $50 to
$40; less 10 per cent
SuftS discount. Nobby
cheviots, in black,
blue, mixed cheviots and
stripes, at SIS to $35; with
10 per cent off. Black un-
finished worsteds, the COR
rect thing for cutaway AID
frock coats and vests, at $2s
to $40. Full line of striped
wo-steds and mixed cheviot
trouserings, at S. to $40;
less 10 per cent discount,
Fancy dress worsteds, black
crepes and cloth, for full
dress suits and tuxedos, at
SIS to 500. Fancy vestings
in all shades desired, at 50
TO $40. These suits are
made by the best coat and
pants makers, cut by skilliul
cutters.
Closed evenings at 6
O'Clock except Saturday.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
8USH'S WILMINGTON AND PHILA
DELPHIA FREIGHT LINE.
Established in 1774.
Up to date In 1893.

90 Receives goods
Z "a 10Th in Wilmington
"a 4AIIsksszSA and Philadelphia up
80 Wharves.
- ls-lfse TO o'clock daily,
except Sunday, and delivers at the
earliest business hours the following
morning.
Strict personal attention and covered
wharves, barges and wagons are the
best guarantee Of satisfactory service.
Please order goods care Of Bush's
Freight Line. Pier No. ,, South
Wharves.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
PUBLIC SALES.

w. A. HUKIIL. GENERAL. AUCTION
Eblt, calls sales la city and country. Ad-
dress Bayard Building. Ninth and Mar
ket streets, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
wHAT Do You WAIVE

Advertise your wants IN the Evening
Journal. Employment wanted help
w4ntesi 10 let. Tor rent Tor sale, board
ing, and lost and found ada viii be pub
hshed. three lines. one time. Tar dime
three times for a quarepr.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
ESTABLISHED I848.
j. & j. N.
HARMAN
4IO sFKR4HEeT.

Secretary b k :
cases at $14.5O, $40,
1922, $27, etc, in gold
Ell quartered GA k ,
finely polished and
substantially made
A few antique finish
to be dropped out OF
the line at very ma
tel'ial reductions.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
HELP WANTED.

OPERATORS WANTED at Shirt
Factory, Fifth and French streets.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
FOR SALE.

Wv O[A46s
Parties desiring new homes will do
we'll to look at the beautiful seven
room houses TALL conveniences and up
to-date) which are just finished on
Pennsylvania avenue above DUPONT.
Sample house open every day for in
spection. Price low-terms easy. For
particulars call on
NJ. N. WOOD, 100 W. Esd ST..
Or at buildings Del. Phone 917.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE--A number of new dwell
ing houses on the West Side. WILLIAM
G. TlNDALL. No. 511 Yves. Ninth St.
FOR SALE.-A ten-roomed house,
with all conveniences, within one
square Of trolley. The owner. having
accepted a position out of town, will
sell at a sacrifice. Apply LAMBERT
J. FOULK, No 919 Market street.
FROM 5000 to $500 cash for good
houses. on either East or West Side,
and balance in monthly instruments.
Low prices. Easy terms. GEORGE w.
BUSH, French Street Wharf.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
GROCERIES
OUR PRICE FIGURES


Must look strange to people familiar
with grocery buying. Those who are
not familiar with our methods Of sell
ing may think that prices so low as
ours could only be placed on inferior
quality goods. The reverse is true. In
no store in Wilmington Is there great
or care taken In the selection Of goods,
our reputation Is evex at stake, but
we are content with narrow profits.
OUR SPECIALS THIS WEEK ARE:
Hanscoms Walnut Cat
sup, very appetizing I'm hni
sauce ... 90. &c. 500. e. lVO WI
Our soc. Tea, Formosa,
Imperial Blend or Cey- 400 In
iOh .'...... .... ......... NV AZ
Spanish Baby Olives.
small size. but OF a par
ticularly fine flavor, quart 00o
jar. 80. &C.. go. ........ AUV
Naumkeag California
Wheat fakes, nutritive and
pleasing to the taste. 2-lb q.
package. 80. ........ on
Pop-Co-Nut A pleasing
combination OF Pop Corn,
very delicious ss' . @'i'''s. . &c pkg
very G1' S1a5 apS SS5P Starch. DC pkg
Beef Bologna, made from NJ In
the choicest material. see. W III
Fruit Fingers, a long,
thin biscuit filled with
fruit and covered with de-
licious white marshmallow IDo III
cream. ..... 49,. ......, llV' ~
A great many articles are being ad
vanced in price, but there is no advanc'
here until absolutely necessary. Watcl
Tor advance in coffee.
RANSCOM'S, Seventh S and street
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
DocIlstader's Theatre.

The Home Of Legitimate Vaudeville.
Week Commencing February 10.
Francis j. Bryan. the Eldridges. the
McMahons, Mr.. and Mrs Harry Bud
worth & Co. the Saville Sisters, the
Hennings Trio, Deaves Royal Automa-
tons. Ensign MCPHERSON, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tooley.
Admission, 10, 20 and 30 cents.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
BoARD And Rooms.

WANTED.-Three gentlemen board
ers; first-class accommodations. APP
ply 2l0 West Fourth street
WANTED.-To rent two or thres
unfinished rooms with use OF bath
for light housekeeping. near Trumps
Machine Shop. Address J. +. h., this
Office.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20
RRrOYAL.

DIR. E. p. BURNHAM. Dentist. r,
moved to COS West Tenth street.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20

Allhave adjustable
shelves in bookcase,
slass door, cabinet
top, drawers an d
writing de. k.
Evening journal., 1900-02-20

I
the condemnation OF Napoleon. His
journal was suppressed and he was ex-
He'd from Paris. He located in a near
country-Switzerlan perhaps-and
being OF an artistic tendency, began
the manufacture OF bronze statues.
Hundreds OF busts OF the emperor We're
sent into Paris for sale. The great
humber OF these finally excited suspicion,
and upon careful examination each was
i found to be but a thin sheeting of
bronze. closely packed with copies OF
the forbidden Journal This was so much
1 like a breach OF the law forbidding
the seething Of a kid in its mothers
milk that no more bronzes were admit
ted.
II is hardly likely that VIC men going
abroad will content to return without
Investing In laces. Many will be unable
TO reach Brussels in which ease they
will purchase in Paris. It is not al
ways wise to purchase from makers d.
rect. Those on Ave de lOpcra are well
known, but their prices are high. and
some rare bargains are often picked NJ
, by "haneurs" in the little out-of-the.
way streets. Many an impecunioui
lady OF rank goes at night, enveloped
in lace-hooded domino, to dispose al
any price, Of her jewels and laces. Tn,
> old shylocks. who try 10 force prices
on you when you go 10 purchase. coulC
piece out many a bit OF family anC
state history The gold-woven bro
cades. yellowed laces-aye. and rust,
: swords and golden spurs-are data II
Y some Of the most tragic and romanti
r incidents in the history OF the great re
! public. There is Rue de Grenelle. neai
: Champs de Mars; Rue des Corbiers, II
the Latin Quarter; Rue de Ecurie
l. d'Astors and many others Go back o
o the Madeleine from Boulevard Capu
u cine-or. better, 60 down Chauveal
. Lagarde from Boulevard Malesherbe
; to Place de Ia Madeleine. Before yol
= turn the corner, however II you wisl
to get some souvenir OF your days il
3, Paris, stop al the little shop on Boule
e ward Malesherbes, just facing 81. Au
Snsune Church and invest in one o
he unique little clocks on sale there
Many Of these are designed BY stu
Ie dents CT the Latin Quarter. are sur
= fpf1singly cheap and wear we'll, beside
having the advantage Of trifiing dut,
! Then down Chauveau Lagarde unit
you come &c Place de Ia AladeIeirs
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-23
SLY REWARD.



One OF the systems quite frequently
resorted TO to trap fox Is to place O.
large stone in the center OF pool o
water, Just out Of reach OF fox, says
the Waterbury American On this
stone is placed bait. meat or anything
a fox likes. In the water near the
stone the steel-iawed trap Is placed and
a piece Of green moss four or hve
inches square Is placed on the pan OF
the trap. The trap Is under water ami
the green moss hides H. The fol
doesn't care TO go into the water. He
comes along smells the bait and be
gins to trot around the pool OF water
The stone with the bait on It Is jus,
nicely out Of reach aud he goes round
and round the pool. trying TO reach the
bait on the stone. Hut he can't reach
H. II he ia very hungry or II he Is very
young by and by he viii stop goinf
round and round. and size up the pate
OF lnnocent.looking green moss. cas-
within reach OF his paw. which finally
proves too much. and he reaches ono
paw over and puts II on the patch OF
moss and stretches his neck over 10
the stone TO grab the bait. The weight
which he bears on the trap springs II
and he IA fast by the front leg. The
trap IL not fastened. and tho fox re-
treats. carrying the trap on his leg with
him. The pain soon tires him and he
lies down and sometimes when there f.
loose chain attached to the trap the
chain catches In the bushes or Btumpa
and the fox. realizing that he Ia caught,
gives up and lies down and IN time Is,
OF course. gathered In. Not all foxes,
however. are caught or deceived by the
green patch OF moss. for oftentimes a
fox. In the winter. when the snow Is
on the ground. will go round and round
tho pool OF water until he has worn a
path around the pool. without once at
tempting TO touch his foot on the moss
Old dog foxes usually realize that the
bit OF moss ~ a trouble-breedcr and lot
II severely alone. although the bali
may be 80 tempting that they can't
tear themselves away from the scene
Why they don't wade into the pool and
skip the moss IN not known, but they
don't Perhaps they suspect the cleai
water may also prove trouble-breeder
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-23
A FIGHT TO THE DEATH.

las were taller than the average man
as they stood on their hind feet for
battle. but their enormous breadth OF
chest and shoulders made them look
like squattlng. hairy giants. Neither
Of the big animals wasted time In pre-
liminarles; they had worked 'hcm-
selves up into such an Insanity OF rage
that only killing would satisfy. Each
advanced ON his hind logs until with
In six feet OF the otkcr. Then tho
younger gorilla began TO fight Step
ping forward with marvellous quick
ness for such an nngalnly animal, he
struck a nail-like blow with his huge
paws Had the blow gone home. no
mere flesh and blood. not even the big
boned frame OF his antagonist. could
have withstood H. But the old gorilla
had been In too many death grapplos
to be caught 30 early In the fight Even
as the big arm swung around he sprang
forward. coming In close so as TO miss
the full force OF the swing. The next
instant he had swung his own arm
around the younger gorlllas neck, on
eircling II with four feet OF steel mus
eles and holding his enemys head stln
upright, 80 that he could not bring the
terrible teeth into play. Then the old
gorilla opened his heavy Jaws. and get
ting a Arm grip on the right shoulder
OF the younger gorilla, held on like o
bull dog, teaching his way through the
knotted muscle ana slnews and shout
der blade OF his opponent. Az the same
time the left arm OF the Old fighter
wrapped Itself about the younger gorll-
la in a rib-breaking grip. II was only
for an instant. however. that things
looked so desperate for the younger
fighter. The first gorllla's splendid
fighting ability and tremendous
strength showed themselves Whlrllng
up his left arm he fastened hia long
fingers about his antagonists throat
and tried to break his grip and shove
his head back. Al iirst the only effect
OF this was TO make the old fellow
tighten his grip on the others Shout
der Then the younger gorilla put
forth all his strength. could see the
muscles OF his arms, shoulders and
BACK gather themselves into big knots
hnd bunch up, al II thoy would break
through the skin. The murderous
deep-set eyes started forward until
they were level with the cheek bones,
A last desperate effort. and the big
head went back, the tightly closed
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-23

The o'clock tea room, like Africa. ia
always producing something new. ana
the latest thing, says Madame. IL tho
Book Tea" which "ssems to have
caught on with frightful intensity
among quite enlightened Londonor-
The idea IL that every one who GO
the tea party shall represent a b.
and that every one shall guess every
other ones title. prizes being given for
the best representation and the highest
number OF correct guesses. The writer
cites the case OF gentleman who en-
tered the room with his coat inside
out as "Vlce Versa" and clerical
man who merely said nothing, as THE
Silence OF Dean Maitland A young
man with string OF cigarettes round
his neck was found to be THE Virgin
ians." The Book Tea" has already
developed the play Tea" and the
Popular Song Tea" and others are
promised.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-23
WISHED HIMSELF pooR.
The Marquis OF Winchester Ea,isd
Plain john smith

The marquis OF Winchester Earsd
Plain john smith
The marquis OF Winchester. waoss
name figures In the list OF Transsaal
Victims. was exceedingly populA with
bis soldiers, writes London corre-
Hpondent There was one duty. how
ever In connection with tho House
hold grlgade which ho positively do
tested. and many stories are told OF
the marquis stubborn protesis against
going ON bank guard. The IAN quar-,
tora assigned the officers In Thread
needle street were close and stnny, aud
the marquis invariably left them With
a violent headache Once when going
on unty NJ halt 'a..ss asrgeant "Thfs
job always makes me wish such com
modify as flthy luore had never been
Invented, Then there would be no
bank guard But my dear lord"
came the reply, you wouldn't have
had an income OF 80 many thousand a
year That might not have been very
pleasant either"
"Oh, sergeant" reioined the mar
outs. with smile. IT Is not the frat
time In my lie that have wished
had been born plain Iohn Smith. with
out sixpence In my pocket unless I
had earned H."
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-23
TAKING DEATH MASKS.

One Of the grimmest tasks that fall
10 the lot OF the sculptor Is that OF
taking death masks. This Is often the
case where statue Is 10 be made OF
the deceased. for the features are In
delibly and perfectly preserved by this
method.
Up to the last century II seems TO
have been a common euaiom 10 take
death marks, and there are number
of celebrated collections OF these relies
OF some OF the great peraonages who
once made history. Charles l. and
Cromwell, his great rival, arc pre-
served to us in this way. There are a
few art works that have the iaselna-
ton OF these frozen" llncamenis. with
all the ruggedness and every scar pre-
served.
II is very easy 10 make a mask. The
face IL oiled and soft plaster pressed
down upon the countenance. After
obtaining this mold II Is only neoes-
fary to an II with melted wax to OBJ
tain a perfect cast Nollekens, tho
celebrated sculptor OF the last cen
fury. always mixed up his plaster and
had his kit ready when he saw the
death OF any well-known person an
nounoed. In case he should be sum
moned to take a mask II was his
ahrewdness that enabled Nollekcna TO
leave fortune OF 100000 when he
died
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-23

ute, but seemed an hour. the two semi
human shapes stood there putting
forth every energy At last the young
er lighters face was within two inches
OF his opponents head. The younger
gorilla made a supreme effort. twisted
hts head suddenly aud before his op-
ponent could dodge had fastened his
teeth In death grip ON the throat OF
the veteran fighter The veteran was
borne backward. carrying his foe down
with him Unless no could loosen the
grip on his throat he was doomed. and
the old fighter knew IT, over and over
on the ground the two huge apes rolled.
fighting desperately. but without sound
save for the shrlll kissing Of their
breath as Il was forced from their
heAvlng chests The veteran OF many a
hard-fought Jungle battle knew his
own end had come. Up to this timo
the battle had been fought n silence.
but as-the old g6flna gave up the con
test and felt the teeth Of his antaEo-
mist sinking deeper and deeper into his
throat, the pain was greater than no
could bear lie broke into walllng
cry that echoed through the jungles,
Again and again the cry rose up and
then finally died out. The fierce. bard
lighting. hard biting younger gorilla
had been working his way through his
antagonists throat and had at last
bitten through the wind pipe. The
great Aght was over, and the veteran
OF many similar contests had met the
fate no had meted out TO others. This
last glimpse had Of the eonqueror
was as. with the glare Of battle stlll IN
his eyes and covered from head 10 foot
with his own blood and that Of his on.
envy. he marched OF IN triumph toward
her for whom he had fought 70 des.
perately and so well.