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Evening journal., 1900-03-27
CHURcHMAN MEMORIAL

DELAWARE COLLEGE TRUSTEES
PROPOSE THAT IT SHALL BE A
MEDAL.
The trustees Of Delaware College met
at Newark yesterday afternoon in regu-
lar session. The new curriculum for
study at the college the coming school
year was discussed, but final consider
ation of the subject was postponed un-
I'll April 80. The trustees propose to
entirely remodel the college course OF
study.
Chief Justice Charles B. Lore, on
behalf of Caesar Rodney Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
presented to the trustees a certificate
for eight shares Of Pennsylvania rail-
road stock, the income of which is to
be used for a Clarke Churchman me-
mortal. The college directors have fix
ed upon a medal for the student most
proficient in military tactics as the
most appropriate memorial.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
DIED AT ERoNT WINDOW

About 2 o'clock yesterday morning
Miss Matilda Braddock was found dead
at her home, No. 81 Ivy road, by her
sister-in-law, Mrs Alfred Braddock,
who discovered her sitting at the par
Tor window. DR.. Wales was summon
cd and gave a certificate of death from
heart disease.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
MN TWo INQuEsTs.

After an inquest on the death OF
Howard p. Carpenter last night Coro-
ner Vandever rendered a verdict OF
suicide while suffering from in
somnia." Accidental death was the
verdict rendered in the case OF William
Smith. who was killed on the p, W. &
b. railroad some days ago
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
sEMI-ANNuAL NOMINATIONS.

The Benevolent Pioneer Literary As
sociation nominated the following Of
ficers at its semi-annual meeting last
night. President. C. William Malcom
John j. Jordan and NJ. f. Carey; re-
cording secretary, James ]. Corrigan;
financial secretary. Joseph II. Rebman
treasurer John J. Finn and Thomas
NJ. Monaghan: captain. Thomas NJ
Monaghan and Thomas T.. Newell
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
no BE MARRIED WEDNESDAY.

Miss Mary E. Coursen and Howard
B. Remington will be married on We'd
nesday evening, the ceremony to be
performed by Rev. A. n Keigwin, d.
d., pastor of West Presbyterian
Church. After lengthy wedding trip
they will reside in this city.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
LION DOLLAR TELF
COMPANY

Martin e. Smith yesterday filed with
Secretary Of State Hughes letters of in
corporation of the American MultipIex
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Com
pany a Boston corporation. whose
capital stock is 81 900 900. The COM
pany will do business in Massachusetts.
George N. Phillips, Of Boston, and Clin-
ton Il. Doldear. of Hyde Park. and
Mr.. Smith are the incorporators.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
STRIKE RUMOR DENIED.

It was rumored this morning that
fifty laborers in the employ of the
johnson Forge Company went on
strike last night for higher wages. In
quiry at the company's offices this
afternoon failed to confirm the report
The company had trouble with its en-
ployes four weeks ago but the matter
was then satisfactorily adjusted.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
PROFESSOR FULLMER's SECOND
RECITAL.

Professor Edgar Fullmer, organist
OF Grace Church, of Reading, will give
second organ recital In West Presby-
terian Church on the evening of
Thursday, April 8. Mr.. Fullmer's first
recital in the church several weeks
ago proved a musical treat He will
be assisted by local vocal talent.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Lucy Cochran has returned to
her Middletown home, after visiting
friends in New York.
The condition of Mrs. Elliott War
rem OF Winston, n. c., sister Of Sylves-
ter ID. Townsend, of this city. remains
unchanged. Mrs. Warren is suffering
from lung trouble.
Mrs. Howard Thompson has return
ed to Pomeroy, Pa. after weeks
visit here.
Mrs. Horace G. Knowles and son are
In New York for four weeks.
Jonathan w Aydon. superintendent
OF the fire alarm and city police tele-
graph, who has been suffering with
rheumatism, is much better.
Merritt n. Willitts. CT Middletown
was in this city this morning.
Miss Lulu Elliott is spending several
days with Philadelphia friends.
Assistant Postmaster II. II. Billany
is suffering with a severe cold.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
SALES OF PROPERTY.

Charles w. Gooding has sold for E.
K. THOMPSON his 220-acre farm near
Newport New Castle county. to John
w. Taggart for $4,000. Also the store
property on the southeast corner of
Ninth and Monroe streets. owned by
George S. Capelle, to E. r. Ewing Jr.,
for S3,500.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
10 DATE YFT FIXEn.

Former State Chairman Hugh c.
Browne has not yet fixed a date for
the organization Of the new Republi-
can State Committee, but ne may do
50 next week. The meeting will take
place several days after the call. 1t is
now said that Samuel ~ Knox win be
chosen chairman and Philip O. Church
man secretary of the committee.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
w1IM1NeTONs MOVING DAY
MANY IN THIS CITY WE'RE LEFT
WITHOUT HOMES YESTERDAY.

Yesterday was regular moving day
in Wilmington, and was disagreeable
one in the extreme. Nevertheless. per-
sons who had arranged to move We're
compelled to get out, despite the snow
and drizzllng rain.
Many who had given up their houses
were unable TO get others. the supply
OF small houses being inadequate TO
meet the demand of the people. In
consequence. many were compelled to
store their goods ad board until such
time as they can secure a house.
Constables spent a busy day, and
many delinquent tenants were held up
on the street by the officers.
Small houses. renting from IS to S15
per month. are scare. but plenty may
be had at from SIS TO $50.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Ladies' Suits

OF course, you must see
them fitted on, only way that
you can be satisfied, on our
part we guarantee price, fit
and quality.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
FIRST SHOT OF CAMPAIGN
WILL BE FIRED AT AUGUsTINEI
PARK ON JUNE 2s.

I
PARK ON JUNE 2s.
The East Side Republican Associa-
tion last night fixed June 2S as the day
for ratlfying the presidential ticket 20
nominated by the republican conven-
tion, which will be held IN Philadelphia
in June. The meeting will be held at
Augustine Park, and the association
has appointed James p. Jones chair
man OF a committee to select speakers
for the occasion. Mr. Jones will visit
Philadelphia while the convention is in
session there, and will choose the best
talent obtainable.
The meeting will be the first one Of
the campaign Of 1900-1901. and It IS
proposed 10 make &c a rousing one
Prominent republicans from every part
Of the state will be invited to be pres
ent and 10 take part in the celebration
Evening journal., 1900-03-27

Service over the remains of Mrs
Mary A. Flaglor was conducted at her
late home, No. 923 Market street. this
afternoon by Rev. Henry Baker, Of
Grace Church, Of which Mrs. Flaglor
was a member The pall-bearers were
Richard Dripps. Marshall Yeatman.
Harry Quinby, Andrew Dixon, George
McGonigle and Bayard Fisher. Inter
ment was made at Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
State of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas
County: SIS.

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County: IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner OF the firm OF Il. j.
cheney q Co., doing business in the
City OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls
|Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF Decem-
Der, A. d., 1856. A. w. GLEASON.
(Seal) Notary pnblfc
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
DIED

this city, on the Goth in
stant, Sarah E.. wife Of William II.
Harris, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services, on We'd
nesday evening at 7.S0 D. m, at the
residence of her husband, No. III
Madison street. Interment at Harts
Cemetery. Cecil county, Nd. Train
leaves P.. w. & B. station Thursday
morning at 1O1S.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
WRIST Daddy sPRAINED.

John Mason. giving his residence as
New York, went TO the Delaware Hos
pital today with a badly sprained
wrist After having it dressed Mason
explained that he had fallen from a
bridge, thus sustaining the injuries.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
EARIY MnRNING FIRE-

Shortly after / o'clock this morning
Thomas Donohue. of Rising Sun, was
destroyed by fire. The damage was
slight and fully covered by Insurance.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
DrATu rRoM ApOpLEXY.

Mrs. Catherine Geary. who died sud
denly Of apoplexy at her home No
1918 Walnut street, on Sunday after
noon. viii be buried tomorrow, inter
ment being made in Lombardy Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Ladies' Wrappers

so ladies' wrappers, you
want one for the busting and
to give you good service after
wards, soc on Wednesday
from SIC.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
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 Tor fnser-
tion An 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., 1900-03-27
NO BUsTNEss IN ORPHANS. .co1rp1

NO BUSINESS IN ORPHANS. COURT.
Judge Spruance was In the judges
parlcr at the Court House this morning
ready to transact Orphans Court bust
ness, but as no lawyers appeared the
court was adjourned. Chancellor Mich
olson will sit in Chancery tomorrow to
hear argument in the case of May VS..
Nav.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Dress Goods

You will find it very pleas
ant and attractive at our dress
goods counter, and a stock
that must give you satisfac-
ticn; never had such a desir-
able lot of dress goods and
silks.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
To ENTERTAIN cHEsTER WoMEN

The Glee Club Of the New-Century
Club went to Chester this afternoon to
entertain the members of the Chester
New-Century Club. The Wilmington
ians made the journey in private
trolley car.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
FOR TIrn SOIrrH.

Southern RailWay.--NeW York and Flor
da Limited, 354 p. m, week days, for
jacksonville, st. Augustine, Augusta (via
Aiken), and Port Tampa; 646 p. m. daily
sleepers to Port Tampa, Augusta, Mem
his and New Orleans; 7.36 p. m, daily,
leepers to New Orleans, Memphis, Nash
Vile via Asheville and Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast Ilne.-NeW York and
Florida Special, 332 p. m. week days, for
Jacksonville and St. Augustine; 1913 p.
m, daily sleepers TO Charleston, Miami,
ieepers to Richmond and Jacksonville.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, S.l1 p. IN.
daily, dining car, and sleepers to Cincin-
nat.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
sPECIAL NIGHT scHnnL

Begins next Monday evening, 7.l5. at
Goldey College, Sth and Market. Book
keeping, Penmanship. Shorthand, etc.
Call tonight, Z TO 9.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
HOCKEssIN PROpERTY sALF-

Harlan Highheld OF Hockessin. has
purchased a sixteen-acre tract Of land
at Hockessin from Or. Stephen H..
Mitchell and in a short time will erect
a house on the land. The plot Is To-
Gated within the borough precincts.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
cor GOvERNlIENT CONTRACT


Hughes Bros. & Bangs have received
a contract TO dredge the New York
harbor for the government. The COM
pany is now having scows built at
Jacksonville, Fla. for the work.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27

Miss Hattie Fulton win render a
violin solo at next sunday afternoons
service at First Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
PHILADELPHIA AND READING
RAILWAY.
Wilmington Division)

W GANAoAcAf(
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, Coatesville and in
'ermediate stations, daily except Sun
day, at 735 a. m. daily; 2.15 and 4.50 p.
IN. Sunday only, SOC a. m.
For Waynesburg Junction, Elverson
and intermediate stations, daily except
Sunday, at 7.35 a. m. daily; 2.15 and
450 D. m. Sunday only at SOC 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 SOC a. m.
i. A. SWEIGARD, Gen. Superintendent.
EDISON ]. WEEKS. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1900-03-27

Testimony in the divorce case of
Mclaughlin vs.. Mclaughlin will be
taken by Commissioner Harry p. JOS
lyn tomorrow
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
LITERARY SOCIETY 10 ENTER.

The Whittier Literary Society of
Friends School will give its annual
reception to the parents of the senior
and junior class pupils OF the school
on Saturday evening. The society has
arranged for the presentation Of a
farce comedy which promises to be a
pleasing entertainment.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
White Spreads

90 white crochet spreads,
Marseilles patterns SIPS
spread for 81.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Stops the Cough
and works OF the Cold.
FUNERAL ON ms TLAGLoR-

IaNatlve Br0mo-Qulnlne Tablels cure a
cold IN ] day No cure, No Pay. Price 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Linen Crash

600 yards linen crash diff
ferent makes, but all at SC fol
Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
DETIAWARE DIVISION.

For New Castle s.13 a. m, 2.35. 427 and
6.5S D. m, week days.
For Lewes, S.13 a. m; 4.27 p. m, week
days.
For Dover Harrington and Delmar,
s13, 11.04 a. m; 4.27, 65S and 12u p. m.
Sundays. 1911 p. m.
For Wyoming and way stations, 2.55 p.
m. week days.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk, 11.04 a. m. week
days. and 12u night, daily.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Crosby & Hill.
6d5, 6O7 and sos Market St.

mOR this season of the year
we have kept over sheets
and pillow cases. You
know of the advance in
this class of goods, that
is the reason we have reserved
sheets and pillow cases at old
prices, for the moving time
and general cleaning up. You
save about forty per cent.
buying at this time and get
ting the best quality of mus
lin, also all widths of muslin,
and brands that are popu-
lar and serviceable and prices
better than they can be pur-
chased at the mills.
500 pillow cases, 60 in. long.
AS in. wide, at 1oc.
200 sheets unbleached, g.
in wide by 90 in. long, 44c
worth 6oc.
For single beds all widths
at old prices.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
eIrNnAv mp- A1nro

SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia (express), 1.57, 302, 40,
$50, 935, 9.55, 1852, 11.45 a. m; 1.37, 800,
.5S, 6.O7, 7.23, 9.06 and GIG p. IN.
Accommodation, 7.10 SIS a. M; 12.14,
zoo, 400. 5.26. 7.2S and 10.43 D. m.
t'or Sh5ester (ezpress(, 10, 40. s,55. n.45
Accommodation, 7.10, S.25 a. m: 12.14,
200, 400, 5.26, 7.28 and 10.43 p. m.
For New York (through express), 1.5r,
3.02 9.35 Dining Car), 9.55. 1852, 11.45 a. m;
1:S7 Dining Carr. 800, 6.07, ''6.20 Dining
Carr, 7.23, 9.16 p. m, connecting via Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia, 420, ITO. s.25
a. M; 1.S7, 800, 400 ass 6.O7, 7.2S and 1913
D. m.
For Boston, without change, 7.23 D. m.
Baltimore and Washington, 4.35, 500,
1918 a. m; 1905, 1918, 1.50, $50, 523, ''6.10,
6.46, 7.36, S.11 p. m, and LOS night.
Baltimore and intermediate stations, 557
p. m, 300 night.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, for
Wilmington (express). $3.50, 7.20. 11.23 lisa
a. m; LIB, 3.12, AL sos, SOS, SIS, 7.S1, SS5.
1l.16 11.26 p. m, and 1920 night
Accommodation, S.35, 9.12, 1875 a. m. I:
1890, 2.S2, 6.i3, S.SS and 1920 p. m.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27

Sale of lace curtains, sale
of roller curtains will continue
until all the lots are sold.
You save "a price on roller
curtains, 3 or more on the
lace curtains.
Sewing machines; best at
II less than others.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORE r. r.
ssehesduls 81. s.l ln efEeGt January 1s. lgO0.

Schedule IN effect January 1s. 1900.
Trains leave Wilmington as follows:
For Philadelphia (express), 1.57. 800. 40
$50. i.42. 7.50. $50, 8.55, 9.35, 955 1903 1882
1l.zo, 1.32, 11.45 a m; s12.16, 1.37 400. 3ll.
D. m ~
Accommodation, $40, ITO s.14. 1f.os a
m. l1.S0, 2S2, 400, 5.26 and 1913 D. m.
For Chester (express), 1.57, 40, $50 742.
$50, $50, S55, 1903, 11.25, 1872 11.45 a. m.
LSI, 800, ASS. 607, 6.57 and 900 D. m.
Accommodation 6.10, 7.10, S.14 11O3 a.
m; 1890, 2.32, 400, 5.26, $50 and 1913 D. m.
For New York (througih express), 157.
1902, 9.S5 (Dlndng Carr, 955, 1852, 11.45 a m:
.12.l6 Dining Carr, 137 Dining Carl, 81i
6.07, s'6.20 Dining Car), 7.23 and GIG d. m:
connecting via Broad Street station,
Philadelphia, 4.20, $50, 7.1O 7.50, $50. 1909
1852 a m; 1890, 1.37, 2.S2, 311, ass b.O4.
6.07, 7.23, 9.16 and 10.43 D. m.
For Boston without change. 1912 a. m. F;
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations, 7.37 a. m, and $50 D. m.
Baltimore and Washington, AS, 500
910 101S and 11.00 a. m; 12.05, 1213 s115
1.50 $50, 5.23, s.6.10 GAG, 703, 7.36, S1l ..
m, and Los night.
Baltimore and intermediates stations.
232 4.43, 5.57 p. m; 1900 might.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, for
| Wilmington lexpress), 350 720, 725, S.32,
\ 1920, 11.23, 11.33 a. m; 1925, 113 162, 312
3.46, 401, AL sos, 5.34, $50, SOS, go, 655,
7.3l, 11.16, 11.26 D. m, and 1920 night.
Accommodation. 6.34 7.3O, 9.12, 10.35 am. I:
LIZ 317, 4O4, 4.44, 5.41, 6.27, S.SS, 1920 and
LBS y. IN.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Special

On Wednesday commenc-
ing at 3 o'clock we will sell a
az inch fine twill storm serge,
a Csc storm serge for 4ec a
yard.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
Pictures

/. Any 81 purchase in this
store entities you to a life size
crayon, absolutely free of
charge.
Evening journal., 1900-03-27
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TON, PHILADELPHIA,


FOR THE WEST.
$50 a. m, daily, Pittsburg. Chicago, Gin
cinnah Louisville and 81. Louis. (Din-
iO.e5 a. M, daily for Pittsburg and Chi
cago. (n1O coaches to Pittsburg.) Linz
tied to two Buffet Parlor Cars.
% 20 D. m daily, Limited" Pittsburg,
Chfcaao. Cleveland Toledo. Cincinnati,
Louisville and st. Louis. Dining Carl
1925 %. m, daily, Piutsburg and Cleveland
4.s0 %. m. daily, PIttsburg, Chicago. Nash
vile Cvia ClncinnatD, indianapolis and
St. Louis. Dining Carl
$50 p. m. daily, Pittsburg and Chicago
for Toledo, except Saturday.
1875 d. m, daily. Plttsburg, Cincinnati.
Louisville, Cleveland and St. Louis.
II 20 D. m. daily, Ptutsburg and Chicago;
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
Valley Route; for Cleveland, except
Saturday.
(ss) Congressional Limited Express. All
Vestibule Parlor Cars and Dining Car.
No extra fare other than the usual Pull-
man charge.
~ Limited Express. Vesdbule Parlor
Cars, Vestibule Passenger Coaches ana
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company will
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further Information, passengers are
referred TO the ticket agent at the sta
tiOn.
]. B. HUTCHINSON, J. r. WOOD.
General Manager Gen. Pass. Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
De AOppe

ticks" may come to America in the
fall, but in another play.
Next season Willie Collier will have a
new play written for him by Augustus
Thomas, entitled 'Treadway Of Yale"
The title character and his adventures
We're conceived by Mr.. Thomas after
visit to Yale university, where there was
a genuine Treadway, who captained the
winning varsity football eleven that
conquered Harvard in the fall of 1895.
Nine. Modjeska's sudden determina-
ton rot to revisit her native land this
summer was due to the fact that the
Russian government would not remove
the ban pronounced against her sew
eral years ago. Her outspoken views at
the worlds fair angered the Russian au-
thOrities, and she can only return by
submitting herself to a fine or impris-
Onment.
1t will be good news to the American
public to know that George H. Broad
hurst has appreciated the success which
Mrs. Annie YeamanS has made and that
next year she will star in an entirely
new comedy from his pen which will
afford her even greater opportunities
than she has enjoyed in why Smith
Left Home" Mr.. BrOadhurst is now in
the west putting the finishing touches
to the farce which will have a produc-
ton early in the season.
The Klaw & Er1anger opera company,
the new enterprise this firm will launch
next season, will be noteworthy because
OF the large number of prominent peo-
pie who will be members The latest
engagement is Adolph link, the lllipu-
tian comedian, who was formerly the
leading thirty siX>inch funny man of
the Lilliputians, the German troupe of
little folk which toured this country for
several years. Mr.. link will play the
opposite role to Jerome Sykes as Foxy
Quller'' in the new opera of this title
by Reginald De Koven.
Blanche Walsh has entered into a
contract with Joseph Brooks and Ben
Stern to star under their management
for the next three years. Her first sea-
son under their direction will begin in
the early fall. They will first present
a new dramatic play by Eugene W.
Presbrey. Other plays are being nego-
tiated for, two by foreign authors. Miss
Walsh sailed for Europe May 10,
and will make an extended tour. in
Guiding a visit to the Paris exposition
and Rome. While abroad Miss Walsh
will write for several newspap ers in this
country her impressions of the countries
she visits and the people she sees. the
publication of which has already been
arranged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
A JEROBOAM.

A jeroboam is reputed to be the larg-
est wine bottle known. It resembles an
ordinary champagne bottle very much
magnified. but it is now rarely seen, for
merchants like them not-they are too
risky. A breakage or a. crack in the
cork would mean eight times the loss of
an ordinary bottle Some unknown wit
IN past years dubbed such large bottles
Jeroboanls from the name of the He
brew king who made Israel to sin. There
was so much wine in the big bottles
that they caused people to be drunken,
for a bottle once opened could not be
closed, and the name has stuck, though
the bottle has almost gone Magnunls
may be more frequently seen They are
equal to two ordinary bottles and com
n1and the price of two. and are used for
fine clarets, champagnes, and hoehs-
Double magnums, again, contain as
much as four ordinary bottles. But the
tendency is to avoid altogether the use
of large bottles, and to keep the ordina-
~ Sizes six of which contain a gallon
I. e. about 261z fluid ounces each. With
some wines, bottled abroad, the tenden-
cy is to use smaller bottles still. The
worthy householder, therefore, who
thinks he has purchased certain light
foreign wines very cheaply would pro-
badly find, If he were to measure the
quantity. that he has really paid a high
price.
One sound reason for the rare jero-
boam and the little seen double mag
mum is that good wine natures best in
big bottles. Nevertheless, We can
imagine that in former days a spark
ling dinner table might be furnished
forth with the huge bottles to give
promise of plenteous drinking as well as
Of well-matured wine.