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Evening journal., 1900-03-23
60 MO pOLITICs-

The man who follows politics for a
living, especially in Delaware. is sure
TO find out after having chased the
hckle goddess for years, that he has
been chasing a will-O -the-wisp. He
had better devote his time and talent
TO something that will bring him some
thing by which he can support|
himself and family decently You can
count the men who have been success
ful in politics in Delaware on the nng-
ers OF one hand. Those who have tried
Tor the goal have generally resulted in
dismal failures and often been objects
OF charity. If you have a good posi-
ton stick TO il and leave politics alone
You will be richer in pocket and hap
pier among your companions. Yon
have only to look around you and see
the men who have frittered away their
time and money hoping for something
10 turn up that would eventually give
them a good paying position. They
only hope in vain and set to cursing
their ill-luck or the broken promises ~
those who have used them as steppinp
stones for their aggrandizement and
advancement. II you wish TO be hanp,-
keep out OF politics. and especially the
mington Republican
The Evening Journal differs from the
Republican in that opinion. and re-
grets to see that sort Of advice given to
young men.
In this country there is no profession
open TO young men that offers greater
honors. or that honors those who enter
it more than politics-which means
statecraft; knowledge Of the science OF
government; Of local. national and IN.
ternational law; history: legislation:
finance, and everything that pertains t,
the rights, intercourse and well-beine
Of nations, states, communities anc
men.
The young man who goes into poll.
tics for its rewards and honcrs mus
equip himself with a wide knowledge ii
his aspirations are high He mus
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

oONiAi4 AND IHh0ONAi4 Mules.
Miss Hattie Swain, of Seaford is vls-
itin8 in the city.
Rev. w. w. w. Wilson. Of Freeport,
N. y, is visiting in Wilmington. He
was formerly a member of the VIII
mington Conference.
Miss Bessie Waller, Of seaford, is a
conference visitor.
Thomas b. Holcomb, Jr. Of New Cas-
tie who recently underwent an exami-
nation for appointment in the Marine
Corps, has qualified and will be ap-
pointed a second lieutenant
Mrs. Charles Brown, sister of Pro-
prietor Bothman, of the Clayton
House, and daughter. Miss Gertrude,
went today to Baltimore for a few
days visit to relatives in that city
Mrs. Gertrude McManus, of Phila-
delphia, is visiting her father, George
Bright, in this city.
Harry Hough has returned to his
home, in this city, after a business
trip to Cleveland, Ohio.
Former City Solicitor Robert G. Har-
man has gone to Colorado Springs.
Col, for a months visit to his brother.
Eugene Harman, who is i'll at that
place
David s. Clark. of Kenton, was a VIII
mington visitor yesterday
Mrs. Wilmer G. Daniels, Of Philadel-
phia, has been visiting her parents in
this city.
Miss Helen c. Scott is III at her home
on Jefferson street
Rev. and Mrs. Julius Dodd, of Cam
den, n. j., are guests of Wilmington
friends.
Henry p. Cannon, Of Bridgeville, was
a visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Lillian Robelen is entertaining
Miss Clara j. Bernley Of Smyrna.
Miss Lulu Barker. Of Delmar. is Wis
iting Misses Elsie and Gertrude Mich
OILS.
Mrs. Nixon, of Boscabel, Wis, is the
guest Of friends in the city.
Miss Frances Putnam Pogle. instruc-
tor of elocution at the Friends School
went to Dover today to recite before
the Century Club of that town.
DR.. Silas Clinton Frederick went Ia
Baltimore and Parkton, Md, today
where he will visit relatives until Tues
day.
Mrs. Rebecca ID. King has returned
from visit to oxford. Pa.
Miss Rena S. Grant has returned tc
her home in West Chester, after an OK.
tended visit to friends here.
Miss Reba L. Blackburn, of PhiladeI-
phia, Is spending several days in this
city.
Miss Nan Ayars is the guest of Miss
Eva Mann, in Washington.
Miss Helen Ash is entertaining Miss
Minnie Schabinger, Of Dover.
MISS Adele Phillips and Miss Flor.
ence Hodgman, who are attending q
training school for nurses in Philadel.
lhla' are visiting at their homes. In
this city
Miss Eva Pearson, Of Dover. Is visit
Ing friends here. 49,
iting friends here. -
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
THE woNeIN CAMP.
The Wongin is the Woods store That
Lumber Camps Maintain.

The favorite story that the satirists
Of the woods tell of the typical Maine
wongin camp is the story of Pete the
P. /. They say that Pete couldn't fig
fer and couldn't write, and that when
he came to settle at the wongin for
what he had bought during the win
ter, he found an array of charges
against him that fairly paralyzed his
Eenses.
Pete didn't thing Of disputing the
charges--for they were down in those
mythical, puzzling "figures'-and he
had a great fear and respect for fig-
ures.
"Of course, all / know about It,"
said the willy keeper of the wongin,
"is what my figures say. You aren't
going to dispute the figures, are your
"Ah wasn't thinl1in' o. that" said
Pete, ''but All was a-thinlSin' that
there was some O. the things ye have
got down there that never had
what, for instance" asked the
wongin keeper, fiercely.
"Wol" said Pete, read it over
again"
"There-there, hor on there" cried
the woodsman at length. Il never had
three pairs o. stockins las winter
never had EN-"
''Well, let's see what the figgers
say" rejoined the wongin keeper.
These figgers hadn't ought to lie.
Now. there was the pair you had"
"Yis."
"And the pair you didn't have"
''Yis."
"And the pair you ought to have
had"
s'Yis."
''Well, Great Scott, man, are you
so dense as not to be able to see that
three ones make three-that makes
three pairs of stockings by the fig
gers. know that you never went to
school, but any man ought to be able
to understand that"
'fWol," said Pete, scratching his
head, 81 suppose it must be so if the
fggers have it that way-but blame
me, this settlin' by figgers is a curis
thing--a blame curis thing. Lewis.
ton, Me-, journal.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Proud of Her Name,

It was at the First Presbyterian
Church Sunday school, and the teach
er was endeavoring to impress her
class with the idea Of the Lords ON
niscience.
Why, just think" she said. HE
knows the name Of every one Of you"
Little Hazel Kirschenschlager lean
ed forward in her chair, with an ex-
preston Of incredulity on her face.
Well. she said. after a moment,
perhaps he does know my name. but
I'll bet he doesn't know how to spell
it."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Extensive.

How much" inquired the stranger
in the Board Of Trade gallery, does
it cost to belong to this institution"
It costs all the way from $1,000 to
$1,000 a seat" was the reply.
The stranger marveled at the i'm.
mensity OF the sum.
why, you can get a good seat at a
champion prize fight for less than
that" he said-Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
No Wonder They Fled.

An authority upon chemistry was
lecturing before a well-known wom-
ans club and illustrating his remarks
with experiments. All went well until
he paused a moment and then said:
Il am very sorry, but must ask any
Of the ladies' who use face powder
containing bismuth to leave the room
during this experiment, as the gases
I am about to set free have a peculiar
affinity for bismuth and turn it pur-
pie"
Wltereupon the entire audience
save three courageous sisters rose and
fled from the room.-St. Paul Globe
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Enterprlse.

Next MONTH" wrote the editor of
one of the most progressive Of the
many magazines having each the
greatest number of intelligent readers
in his prospectus, 1--WE shall begin the
publication Of a series Of 1,OOO-count
them-10O0 articles on the Second
Epistle Of st. Peter, by the Colonel Of
the seventy-ninth Regiment of Okla
homa Volunteersi"
Then he remarked to his entour.
age that he guessed certain rival pub
lications would not wish they had
never been born, so hot was the pace
become.-Detroit Journal.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

II Paris Is wise her International Ex-
position will be opened without fail
on schedule time Rumors of war are
too ominously thick in Europe to JUS
tify taking unnecessary chances OF a
beleaguered Worlds Fair.-St. Louis
Republic.
should President Kruger attempt TO
wear his Prussian sword OF honor
nothing in the world can save ham
from the vaudeville manager.-Chi-
cago News.
Mr. Richardson, democratic leader OF
the House, has adopted as his motto:
mot a day without thrust at a trust. y
And some OF his suggestions for legis-
lation would last about fifteen minutes
In a court OF last resort.-Cincinnati
Tribune.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
DIVIDEND OF THE UNITED COM
pANy

According to a director Of the United
Power and Transportation Company,
the dividend period will be made semi
annual. He says that as much as so
cents per share will be declared in
June, making at least 81 for the full
year. 1t is officially stated that the
company laid away out of earnings
three times the amount Of the last divi-
.dend, and that earnings are now run
ming well ahead Of a year ago. For the
first three weeks Of the present month
gross earnings increased $4,000 over
the corresponding period last year.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
CRUSHING Out Ambition.

"You told me you had sent an arti-
Gle to the magazine. Was it pub
lished?"
mo"
"Did the publishers return it?"
"They did not"
Then you didn't send stamps for
return postage"
"Yes, did. They returned the
stamps. They said the manuscript
was not worth returning"
why don't you sue them for it?"
That's what they want me to do.
They would like to have it read in
court Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
DEMOCRATIC GROUND UTENABLE.

DEMOCRATIC GROUND OTENABLE
The Baltimore Sun is very greatly
aggrieved because Bishop Potter has
changed his mind concerning our duty
and right to hold the Philippines. He
was somewhat violently opposed to
that course until he visited the islands,
investigated the people and conditions
and learned something thereby. He has
returned from the Philippines impress
ed with the idea that the archipelago
must be held permanently by the
United States, and that the Fiupinos
are not capable of self-government.
The Sun says: 1T win interest the
South. however, to learn, on the au-
thority Of Bishop Potter, that the Fill
pino boys and girls make excellent cot
ton factory operatives and acquire a
practical knowledge Of the business
much more quickly than white chill
dren. Possibly in time we may import
Filipinos TO work for cheap wages in
American cotton factories, or better
still, we may establish cotton factories
in the archipelago to manufacture
goods for our Eastern trade and per
haps for sale in the United States"
Notwithstanding the fact that these
dangers menace American labor
would ruin it in many lines Of industry
If the democratic party should succeed
20 power and abolish tariffs between
our islands and this country-the Sun
insists that the Constitution extends
itself to the islands, and therefore ren.
ders Congress powerless to protect
American labor by tariff legislation.
That ground is not tenable. and if IL
were, the Constitution should Z,
amended forthwith. Americas frs
duty is to protect American labor.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
The strenuous Life.

Isabel-well. I accomplished a good
deal downtown to-day.
Arabella-Does your new coat fit
nicely?
Isabel-Oh. haven't found out yet;
but / kept IL clerks from selling me
coats that didn't fit-Tndianapolis
Journal
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
10 SPEAK Ar cpArr

Mrs. B. i. Potter, Of BLOOMINGTON.
ILL.,, who gave an interesting address
at the Woman's Home Missionary an
nivefsary exercises in Epworth Church
Yesterday afternoon. will speak in the
lecture room Of Grace Church tonight
en- Utah"
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
In AfterYears.

why, what's the matter. Nelne?"
asked her maiden aunt.
"Oh, auntie,' replied the bride OF a
month. IT'S too provoking for any
thing. Tom treats me Just as IL I
were q child"
Well 'o-- mind a little thing like
that said the old lady;
when TO be my age you viii
remen with pleasure. New
York Wor
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
DEATH IA FARNHuRsr.

Mrs Sophia Baus. aged rs years.
was found dead In her bed al the
County Hospital, at Farnhurst. this
morning. She had been an inmate of
the institution for several months. be-
ing I'll all Of that time Heart trouble
however was the cause OF her death
Two sons survive her one in this city
and one in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
FRIDAY. MARCH 2s. 1900

II any man cannot approve the plat
form Of the Dover convention of We'd
nesday. he is not a republican. If the
party cannot unite upon those declara-
tions it will be because It is divided
upon men, not upon principles. Tri-
umph OF principles is the object OF
party; political place for men is the OBJ
iect OF faction. Factions consider men;
party regards principles. Party is i'm
portant; men are unimportant.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
BoUGHT GoLp ANp sILVER M1NE

Dover, March 22-J. Frank Alice
Aas arrived home from a two weeks
trip to Arizona. to look after Mr.. Ad-
dicks mining interest Mr.. Allee's trlp
resulted in the purchase Of large and
valuable gold and silver mine. James
Alice who made the trip with his fa-
ther, brought home q large collection
.of Indian and Mexican curios and min
erals. Mr.. Alice was greatly fatigued
by the trip. but is not seriously in.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
FELL THIRrY rrrr

John Comfy, who is in the employ Of
me diamond State Steel Company.
zen q distance of thirty feet from the
inside Of a large smokestack this mora
ing He was taken to the Delaware
Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance
Where 1t was discovered that he bad
sustained internal injuries.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Something Musical.

McJigger-He's from Chicago, you
know.
Thingumbob-I thought he was.
McJigger-You know him then. By
sight?
Thingumbob-Yes, and by sound
He gives a soup-eating recital every
day at the restaurant where lunch.
Philadelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
INCoRPnRArnn rnnAv

The Allegheny Iron and Steel Com
pany of Virginia. was incorporated Al
Dover this morning. with capital of
100000, IL will conduct a general min
ing business in Virginia. The incor-
porators are Edward r. Candy. n G.
daughey and Gardner w. Kimball mi
of this city.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
subtract the First.

McJigger-I understand Jack has
turned over a new leaf.
Thingumbob-I don't believe it.
McJigger-I heard he was working
for his father for all he was worth.
Thingumbob-You informant used
too many "fors. PHILADELPHIA Press.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
WEDDING Ar DOVER.

State Senator and Mrs. Stephen
Slaughter, Of Dover, have issued invi-
tations to the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Slaughter, to William
Reese Parkerof Middletown. The mar
riage will take place at Wesley M. E.
Church, Dover, Thursday afternoon,
April 3. at ! o'clock. Immediately af-
ter the ceremony a reception will be
held at Hotel Richardson.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
RETURNED FROM NORTH CARO-
LIMA

Attorney Sylvester G. Townsend has
returned from Winston, ~ c., where
he had gone to visit a sister, whose life
is despaired Of Mr.. Townsend left
Wilmington Monday night, and spent
FIVE hours at his sisters bedside.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
The Cheerful Idiot.

Il don't believe there is woman
living that isn't able to make her hus-
band do just as she pleases," said the
youngest boarder
Il know dozens of 'em" said the
Cheerful Idiot. They are all single"
Indianapolis Press.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Hom Tlme poes EIY.

We'll. welll is that you, Jones?
Glad to see you. Let's see, we haven't
met since last year, have we?"
Right and come to think of it, not
since back in eighteen hundred. -
Philadelphia North American.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
COLORED CHILD's DTATu

Blanche Iilley, colored aged 8 weeks
died at her home, No. 2O04 West Sac,
ond street. this morning. withont
medical attendance. Coroner Vande-
yer gave a certificate of death from,
marasmus. - 0Ali
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
MARKET STREET ADDITIONS
TWO BUSINESS HOUSES TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS TO STORES

lMfhON EMENlS III SlOhES.
The old four-story brick buildings at
Nos. 612 and GA Market street will be
lazed within a month. A new and mod
erns business structure will replace it.
The property has been purchased by N.
snelIsnburg & Co. No GA Market
street was recently condemned by the
building inspector.
The pr 7perties Nos. East Fourth
stret and GIG Market street have been
secured byN William b. Sharp & Co.,
who will tear them down and rebuild.
In the rebuilding operation the store of
the company will cover the three prop
critics. About. $1,000 will be spent in
the improvements. The work will be
begun at once.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23

The Loud postal bill was yesterday
recommitted to the committee. 'Tis
pity. The bill seeks to exclude from
the second-class mails all trashy nov
els, fake publications, fake advertising
papers and magazines, and all alleged
but illegitimate periodicals. Il is the
publishers Of these frauds who are
fighting the bill with all the powers
that atcorruptionistsan and rascally concerns
can command. If the bill becomes a
law and is enforced the postal deficit
will be wiped out and newspapers and
magazines will not be harmed.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
THIRD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

The third wedding anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Daniels, of
Philadelphia, was pleasantly celebrated
by a family gathering at the home of
Mrs. Daniels parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
j. Wyatt, No. 507 West Fourth street.
last night
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Foor MAsHEb BY sAFE.

While moving a safe at No. 907
Market street yesterday Abram Adams
colored, had his foot mashed by the
safe falling upon it.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
More Of wolnen's wiles.

"You have deceived mel" cried the
young husband at ,heir first meal.
Tears gushed frcn her eyes.
"Hou told me that you couldn't
cook he continued "and ! find that
you can"-Philado'phia North Ameri-
can.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
PHILADELPHIA AND READING
RAILWAY.
Wilmington Division.)

iWllmlu6lOu DlNlpAOh.l
Time table in effect January 26, 1900.
Trains leave Wilmington (French
street station) for Elsmere Junction,
Montchanin. Winterthur, Guyencourt,
Granogue, Cossart, Chadd's Ford juno
ton, Pocopson, West Chester, Embree-
vile, Mortonville, Coatesyille and in
termediate stations, daily except sun
day, at 7.35 a. m. daily; 2.15 and 4.50 p.
m. Sunday only, SOC a. m.
For Waynesburg Junction, Elverson
and intermediate stations, daily except
Sunday, at 7.35 a. m. daily; 2.15 and
4.50 D. m. Sunday only at S.06 a. m.
For Joanna, Birdsboro, Reading and
intermediate stations daily, except
Sunday, at 7.35 a. m. and daily 2.15 p.
m. Sunday only S.06 a. m.
A. SWEIGARD, Gen. superintendent
EDISON ]. WEEKS, Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
THE GOINGS ON
IN SOCIETY
Matters Which May Be Of In
teTest to Feminine
Readers.
WITH THE CITWs VISITORS
Brief Items as to the Whereabouts
OF Wilmington People, Their
Neighbors and Friends

All communications intended Tor fnser-
tion in this column should be addressed 20
Society Editor, care OF the Evening Jour-
nal, Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
one Inaredient.

Every day is ground hog day with
me-" mused the youth who acted as
chief operator CT the sausage mill
Baltimore American.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
PASSENGER COACHES REpA1Rpn

After undergoing extensive repairs
at the local shops. p. w. & B. railroad
PASSENGER cars, Nos. 2.S4O. 1854. no
ana private division car No. 2S21
We're completed this morning and
placed in service.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Crosby & Hill.
BoARD ANp Rooms.

BOARDING. Pleasant front rooms
for man and wife or two gentlemen
507 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
STATE COMMITTEE OFFICERS
SAMUEL "a. KNOX WILL BE NAMED
FOR CHAIRMAN.

Il isA stated that when the Republi-
can State Committee meets for organi-
zation chat State Senator Samuel M.
Knox viii be elected chairman.
Philip q. Churchman will be chosen
as secretary.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
ADDITIONAL ELDERS ELECTED

The congregation Of Central Presby-
terian Church at recent meeting
elected George w. Bush and A. II. Ber-
lin additional elders.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Crosby G. Hill.
eG5, 6O7 and 6OS Market St.

eG5, GOT and 6O9 Market St. !
MATURDAY'S showing in
silk waists, percalel
"a waists and ladies' suits
~ are we'll worth your atten-
tion; such a beautiful
lot of silk waists has never
been seen in this mar
ket and as for suits, not only
do you save money buying
them here, but you have the
most perfect fit that it is pos
.sible to have.
Percales
All the latest designs for
shirts and shirt waists, a
splendid lot of small patterns
tor children.
Silks
In silks You will find all
the desirable shades and quail
ties for this season.
Capes
Seven Summer weight capes,
high priced capes for 81 each.
Children's Coats
Think you can get suited in
quality and price.
Suits
Either shapes, both stylish,
no garment in this stock un-
less made Of the latest suit
ings.
Muslin Underwear
Ladies cambric drawers,
Val lace and insertion, yoke
ba nds at soc a pair.
Ladies' Nainsook corset
covers, fitted back, full front,
V al lace insertion, soc.
Ladies' chemise, s different
styles, cambric rufling, lace
edging, embroidery insertion
and pleats, 25c.
Hose
800 pair ladies' fast black
seamless hose for Saturday
Ioc pair.
Children's Hose
Do not forget they want
good substantial hose, you
can have them at I2Hc pair.
ICurtains
Lace curtain and roller
curtain sale continued.
Handkerchiefs
One lot ladies' linen hand
kerchiefs, sheer, wash sof
like silk, for Ioc each.
Special
On Saturday, commencing
at Z o'clock, we will sell a &C
in. black blister crepon, al
I85c silk finish crepon for 68C
a yard.
S sewing Machines
No better time to buy one
than now. by-and-by higher
now one-third less than others
Pictures
Any 81 purchase in this
store entities you to a life siz'
crayon, absolutely free o.
charge.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23

DELAWARE DIVISION.
For New Castle, SIS a. m. 2.S5, AZ and
6.5S p. M, week days.
For Lewes, S.1S a. m; 4.2 D. m, week
days.
For Dover, Harrington and Delmar,
S13 11Q a. m; 4.2l, 6.5S and 12.u p. m.
Sundays, 12.11 p. m.
For Wyoming and way stations, 2.35 p.
m. week days.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. 11.0i a. m. week
days, and 12.I night, daily.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23

Receives goods
10Th in Wilmington
and Philadelphia up
WharVes
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Sewing Machines

No better time to buy one
than now, by-and-by higher,
now one-third less than others.
Pictures
Any 81 purchase in this
store entities you to life size
crayon, absolutely free of
charge.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Muslin Underwear
Hose

800 pair ladies' fast black
seamless hose for Saturday
1oc pair.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23
Silks
Capes
Suits

Either shapes, both stylish,
no garment in this stock un-
less made of the latest suit
ings.
Evening journal., 1900-03-23

On Saturday, commencing
at 3 o'clock, we will sell a 40
in. black blister crepon, an
85c silk finish crepon for CSC
"a yard.