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Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Movements Of Bridgeville Foil
speclal to the EvenIng Journal

Special TO the Evening Journal
Bridgeville. Dec Ar. W. Cannon
is sojourning in Philadelphia.
Harry Thompson, Of Wilmington,
who has been visiting friends near
town, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hobbs OF VIII
mington. spent sunday with Bridge
vile relatives.
John Z. Dimes. of Queenstown. Nd,
who has been visiting here, has re-
turned home.
j. e. Davis, who has been sOjOurning
in Philadelphia, has returned home.
Miss Virginia Lerdnum. of Easton,
Nd. is visiting Miss Mitchie Robin
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Wiley. of Sea-
ford. spent Sunday with Bridgeville
relatives.
Millard Layton, OF the Conference
Academy. spent Thanksgiving with
his parents. here.
w La Glare Greenwood. who has
been visiting relatives in Philadelphia
has returned home.
Messrs. William p. Short, Charles F.
Wiley and Fred Short spent Sunday
with Georgetown friends.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
SURPRISE PARTY
is in FAVOR
OF Young Wilmington Folk
Who Attend Them
Social Happenings Of Interest to
People Here and Else
where
Celebrated Her Birthday

A birthday surprise party was ten
dered Miss Nettle Singleton, OF West
Marshall street. Norristown, on satur-
day evening. A most enjoyable time
was spent. Games were played and
there was also fine music. both vocal
and instrumental. Those present were
Misses Lizzie Allen. Lizzie Jacobs,
Sarah Moore. Mabel Evans Edith Frick.
Eva Hopes Ella Shell. Mary Gotwals.
Matte Campbell. the Misses Strong,
Cecilia Singleton. Mrs. Mary Single
ton. Mrs. Edward Graham. Norris
town; Miss Ella Smull. Pottstown; the
Misses A. and J. Custer. COllegeville; (;
Miss Bertha Allen, Miss Anna Babb,
Wilmington; Miss Pauline Whitcraft,
Della Hampton. West Chester; Benja-
min Evans, c. Gotwals, L. Fox, w. AL
len. i. Johnson, J. Weidenmyer. S.
Yocum. A. Haggenbottom, Norris
town, w. Kinsie, Bridgeport: j.
Hampton, p. McDermond c. Goodwin,
West Chester; N. Clifton. Phoenix
Vile; j. Parsons. Camden, n. ].
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
WAYFARERS NOTEBOOK
II Read Before Supper it will Aid Your
Digestion There is AOihing Put
In 1t to Lull You to Sleep
She Shocked Her Papa

Parents often receive shocks from
the abrupt remarks made by their own
children, both at home and when visit
ing. By such remarks parents are often
embarrassed and are also made aware
that the child is a thinker as well as
close observer.
To the Wayfarer notice has recently
come an amusing story Of how an
Episcopal clergyman's little S-year-old
child both shocked and amused its par
ent
The rector had been assigned to a
new charge, which necessitated his sep
aration from his family for about a
month. He came from another State
into the rural section of Delaware. II
was but recently that his family, con-
sisting of a wife and four little chill
dren Joined him in the Delaware town
On the first night of their arrival the
pastors youngest child, bright little
girl of eight years. climbed upon his
knee and said:
Papa, when I get married you will
like my husband and he will be ever
50 rich. ] am sure you will like him
and he will like you. Gertrude, (meaD-
ing an older sister, will also marry a
rich man too, but, papa, you won't like
him very much
Amused at the childs prattle, the
man of God sald My dear what kind
of a husband will your sister Madga
get?"
After thinking for a minute or so
the little girl said; "Madge. I guess
she will turn fool and marry a clergy
man like mamma did"
The pastor was some days recover
ing from the shock caused by the little
! thinker.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

Europe as the private secretary Of f.
Blumenthal.
William V. sipple and Oscar II. VIII
son. Of Milford are guests of w NJ.
Prettyman
W. NJ. Jefferson has gone to Reho-
both for several days.
Mrs. Charles s. Horn and sons have
returned from Rehoboth.
Thomas Curry, OF Greenwood. was
in this city yesterday.
Winfield Frazer has returned from
a cunning trip near Elkton.
Miss Anna NJ. Babb and Miss Bertha
Allen. of Franklin street, are visiting
in Norristown. and Collegeville, Pa.
Miss Millie Watts and John H..
Black were married at the home OF the
bride in Cecllton, to-day.
Miss Essie Cole and George Glen
daniel were married at the home OF the
bride. in Dover, to-day.
Miss Anna Ayars pleasantly enter
tanned a number of her friends at her
home, No. 1211 Washington street, on
Monday evening.
II. J. Bailey was in Baltimore yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Visitors in Newport

Special 10 the Evening journal
Newport, Dec 5.-Mrs. James Hanna
of Wilmington, and Mrs. Josephine
Phillips. OF Camden. n. j., were the
guests Of Miss Mary Lyman, on Satur-
day.
Miss Lizzie King and Miss Reba
Richardson, of Wilmington. spent sew
eral days with Mrs. William King, this
week
Miss Lottie Wood, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Harry Lyman.
Miss Mary HOuk has been visiting in
Wilmington for a few days.
George Hollett and sons, Claude and
George, were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs William Stuart, ON Sunday.
Calver Anderson visited friends in
Newport ON Sunday.
Miss Alice a. Johnson spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with hcr par
ents Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Johnson
Mir. and Mrs. William harrington, of
Bear Station. visited Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lyman on Sunday
Mrs. LeOna Spahr and family, of
Wilmington. spent several days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mis-. Thomas Dra-
per.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Morrison were
the guests Of Mrs. David Conlyn on
Sunday.
Alfred Smith and his sister Miss
Bertha, returned from their visit tC
Newport News.
Marshall Crawford. Of Camden, n. J.
spent Sunday with relatives in New
port
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
One Older Ihan Mr.. Vernon

Says the New York American Press,
newspaper for newspaper men
George w. Vernon, president OF The
Republican Printing and Publishing
company and editor in chief of The
Daily Republican, Wilmington, Del.
has passed the eightieth milestone, but
still is in active charge OF his newspa-
per- The Wilmington Journal. in call
ing attention to Mr.. Vernon's long
service. says that he is probably the
oldest man occupying the editorial
desk in the country. Mr.. Vernon EN-
phasizes the benefits that follow the
regular and moral life of the newspaper
business. but his claim to being the
oldest editor In the country is not well
founded. James !. c. Cook, an
article concerning whom viii be found
in another column. is the active editoi
Of the Milford (Mass) Daily Journal
lie is SO years OF age and has for e
years been engaged in the printing ol
newspaper business"
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
AMONG TIE PLAYERS

Sag Harbor. James A. Herne's
latest aud grea.car play nnd "a
which the distinguished author-actor
himself appears. will be seen at the
Jpera House next Saturday night for
It's first and last appearance ia this
territory It certainly has made a re-
markable record OF success This play
commenced its career at the Park The
atre, Boston last year. and continued
uninterruptedly in the Hub for four
solid months breaking all records for
receipts In the history OF that play
house II next went 10 Chicago where
IL stayed for nearly three months at
the Grand Opera House, playing 60
practically capacity business through
out that long period This season 1t
opened the career of Hanimcrstein's
new theatre the Republic New York.
and has played there uninterruptedly
for nearly three solid months 70 criti-
cal and popular enthusiasm as well
as to very large financial returns.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
MeIre.s shot hr LenIon. Hn.hnnh.

Lexington. Ky, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Mary
Webster Sallee. heiress to a portion OF
the large wealth left by Lawson Web
ster a bachelor uncle. just as she was
about to come into her legacy after
years in the kitchen and az the wash
tub is lying with a bullet in her brain
at st. Joseph's hospital. She was shot
at her home In May street yesterday by
her jealous husband, Robert L. Sallee.
who after the deed sent a bullet
through his own brain and died in
stantly. Sallee had been insanely
jealous OF his wife for the last two
years, and when she was made heir to
the Webster estate he threw up his
job with the street railway company,
where he was employed as a motor
man, and said he would work no more
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
The chIne.c Nerotlntlnn,.

Pekin, Dec. jas was expected. the
meeting OF the foreign enyoys yester-
day did not result IN any definite con-
clusion. owing to the fact that not all
OF the governments have notified their
representatives. as to the form Of the
preliminary note to the Chinese pleni-
potentiaries Mr.. Conger, the United
States minister said after the meet
ing; Apparently it is the desire OF
all to arrive at a satisfactory conclu-
sion. believe the next meeting Will
be the last but Will not be called until
every minister has received definite in
structions covering all contingencies. q"
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Porto Rico. nouse Of DeIesntcs.

San Juan, p. R., Dec. 5.-The Porto
Rican house OF delegates. which was
harmoniously organized on Monday.
Senor Manuel f. Rossy being elected
speaker met yesterday in joint ses-
sion with the executive council. the
two bodies adopting resolution TO
cable greetings to President McKin-
ley. Governor Aliens message. con-
sisting of 5000 words. was well re-
ceived. Tho governor points out that
the finances Of the island are in a sat
isfactory condition. showing a balance
OF sl,5s3.49s. TIE receipts from Nay
t. October inclusive, we're s1.0fl696.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
WIN sue For EmbcasIcr's Losses.

Newport Ky, Dec 5.-The United
States grand jury yesterday heard tes-
timony in the case OF Frank NJ Brown.
late assistant cashier Of the German
National bank of Newport who is
charged with embezzling $191. 900 Of
the banks funds. Among the wit
nesses summoned are some known to
have knowledge of Browns losses Of
money at poolrooms and other places.
Receiver Tucker is authority for the
statement that the government will
undertake to recover the money lost
and spent by Brown.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
The DanVerS Jewels
BY MARY CHOLMONDELEY,
Author of CRED POTTAGE."

"You act beautifully, Mr.. Carrl" said
Aurelia, when it was over. Doesn't he,
Ralph"
Doesn't he:7 replied Ralph, hot but
good humored. II am sure, Carr, we
are most grateful to you"
$50 am /" said Charles. "Your death
agonies, Carr. are a credit to human ma
ture. No great vulgar writings, with
legs all over the stage, like Denis; but a
chaste, refined wriggle, and all was over.
II is pleasure to kill man who dies in
such gentlemanlike manner. If only
Evelyn will keep q little closer to me
when | am on my wicked, baronial
knees shall be quite happy You hear
Evelyn
"How you can joke at this moment, +"
said Evelyn. who looked pale and nerv-
ous, Il cannot think. don't believe
shall be able to remember word when
it comes TO the point"
"Stage fever coming on already" said
Charles, in different tone. "Ah! it is
your first appearance. is it not? Go and
rest now, amd You will be all right when
the time comes. l have vision Of a
great success, and call before the cur
tain and bouquets and other delights
Only go and rest now" And he went to
light candle for her. He seemed very
thoughtful for Evelyn.
1t was the signal for all of us to dis
perse-the ladies 10 their rooms. the men
to the only retreat left to them, the
smoking room. As Aurelia went up
stairs ! saw her beckon Ralph and whis-
per to him:
cam l really to wear them
"Wear what, my angelf The jewelsl
Why, good gracious, had quite forgot
ten them. OF course l want you to wear
them"
80 do /, dreadfully," she replied,
with a killing glance over the banisters.
"Only, if | am, you must bring them
down in good time and put them on in the
greenroom. l hope you have got them
somewhere safe"
"Safe as a church, replied Ralph, for
getting that in these days the simile was
not a good one. Father has them in
his strong box. will ask him to get
them out-at least all that could be
worn, and / will give them a rub up be-
fore You wear them"
"Ah, said Charles sadly, as we walked
up stairs, IF only l had known Sir
John"
CTo Be Continued on Saturday,
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
cen. Tunr Deprived of TI,Ie..

Shanghai, Dec, 5.-AR imperial edlct
deprives Gen. Tung Flu Hsiang of his
rank and titles, but permits him TO
retain command of the troops. He has
been ordered to disband 5000 men and
20 withdraw to the province OF Kan Su
with the remainder. The edict depre-
Gates his ignorance and rcughness in
dealing with foreign affairs, but Il is
not regarded as of serious import.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
WIN noIa FIRST Recognition

Members Of the Journeymen Plumb
ers. Gas and Steamftters' Local Union,
No. 20. Will give their first annual re-
ception In Turn Hall on the eve Of De-
cember r. The committee in charge
is composed OF G. A. Shields, master
of ceremonies, J. Il. Mernin, floor man
ager; j. B. unbar, chairman; B. Car
michael, secretary, and G. S. Webb
treasurer.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
suaden Death FolIo,v. a NInracr.

Tishomingo, 1. r., Dec. 5.-Robert
Patrick was shot dead by Samuel Keel
while endeavoring to step in between
Keel and Quarreling neighbors. In a
scufile that followed Keel was shot
and seriously wounded by Sim Tyson.
who escaped. Patrick's aged father.
upon hearing Of his sons death. drop
ped dead.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
SoclaI md PefsonaI Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. theodore Townsend
and family have returned from visit
with relatives in Philadelphia.
n. Dushane Cloward was in this
city yesterday.
Magistrate Lew.s Sasse went 70 New
York to-day u meet BIS son, Charles
H. Sasse, who has been travelling in
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Have Won Chamnionahin

In a Switchboard contest for the
championship of South Wilmington.
William Stafford and George Hume de-
feated James B. Stevenson, Jr., and
William Peacock. The match was play
ed at Tyo's Hotel on Monday evening
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
VIII Return Zion GunnIng Trlp

J. jackson Peirce and John NJ. c.
Rodney, who have been in Oklahoma
Territory for about four weeks on a
cunning trip. are expected TO arrive
home tonight Mr.. Peirce arrived in
Cincinnati Yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Fame Company Estinguished Flre

An oyer-heated stove caused a fire in
the residence of Lizzie Jones, No. 223
West Second street, last evening A
still alarm was sent to the Fame Fire
Company. and the members respond
lug extingushed the blaze
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

After series of return engagements
in Rochester and other cities OF north
ern New York where she has already
become an established favorlte. Mrs.
LeMoyne, who is very fayorably known
In Wilmington. started on her first
Southern tour at Norfolk on Monday.
filing the time left vacant by the ILL
ness OF e. H. Sothern. She will play
in Atlanta December and 6. Bir-
mingham, December z; Mobile, Decem-
Der 8, and New Orleans the week Of
December .. Then she will return
northward through Memphis, Nashville.
etc. During her career as a dramatic
reader Mrs. LeMoyne made a great
reputation In the principal cities of the
South. where she was also seen as Mrs.
Lorimer IN the original Moth and the
Flame production, and as the Duchess
De Contras In Catherine. This viii
be her first appearance as a star in the
South, however aud her new play,
The Greatest Thing in the World" IS
one calculated TO appeal to the best
class of theatre-goers.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Reported German LOSSES Not Credited

Berlin. Dec 5.--A foreign Office Of
fetal. referring to the report wired
from Tien Tsin that the Germans had
lost 90 killed and many wounded in an
engagement west Of Pao Ting Fu. said
that no confirmation of the rumor had
been received. and that it was not
credited in official circles.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Food Show Had Few visitors

On account of the inclement weather
the attendance at the food show last
evening was not large A big crowd is
expected tonight.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
New Tug ordered

The National Dredging Company has
ordered n new tugboat from Neaiie a
Levy, of Philadelphia. for service at
Mobile Ala. where the company is do
ing some work.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Married in Dover

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover. Dec. 5.-Yesterday afternoon
Alfred Carter and Miss Ida Il. Butler
were married at Central NJ Il.
Church. Both are Kent cOuntians.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
The Equitable
GUARANTEE AND
Trust Company

acts rs Executor, Administrator, Trus-
tee or Guardian, and as Receiver or
Agent for Corporations or individuals.
10 accepts Trusts of Real or Personal
Property, which may at any time DO
revoked by tho owner during his life.
and which avoid Tho possibility of Will
contests after his death.
II makes a specially of the care Of
Real Estate taking entire charge Of
the property. II pays the taxes, places
Insurance and attends to tho renewals
of Insurance premiums. collects rents.
makes all necessary repairs, etc. and
relieves tho owner of what is often
burden, and sometimes a source Of
loss. instead of paying investment
1t receives deposits Of money and
pays interest thereon.
It rents safe deposit boxes and stores
|silverware and valuables in its vaults.
It treats as confidential all business
entrusted to II.
It solicits correspondence and con-
ssltation.
Capital, $500, 100000
Surplus and I'm
divided Profits, $233, 986.OO
Ninth and Market Streets,
WILMINGTON. DEL
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Frnlcht RusIn, IS Is Heavy

Owing to increased business the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company has
put additional locomotives In service
in its south yards.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
mnI MOI in smrrna.

In SMYRNA tomorrow the Kent
County Teachers Institute WI! cop-
vene, ana be in session for three days
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

The big show this season Is Diamond
Brothers Double White Minstrels
which comes 10 the Opera House to-
night The success that has attended
this unexcelled attraction proves con
cluslvely that the public appreciates a
modern and refreshing novelty in the
way Of mlnsrelsy, and this company
gives one of the finest expositiOns In
its line OF amusement. There is not
one slow moment in the entire per-
formance. which is refined. sparkling
and catchy from beginning to end. The
costumes and stage settings are both
magnificent and elaborate, a feast for
the eve. A strong feature OF the pro-
duction is the grand opening medley
Overture. The collection of jokes is
new and creates uproarious laughter.
The selections rendered by the concert
orchestra are a genuine treat for low
'ers OF superior music
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

James A. Herne's two daughters
are to appear with their father in the
forthcoming performance OF that great
Herne play, Sag Harbor," when IL
appears here at the Opera House next
Saturday, December 8. Miss Julia
Herne. the elder of the two daughters.
plays the leading emotional role Of
Martha Reese in Sag Harbor, though
now but 19 years old. Miss Herne has
been compared as an actress with her
talented mother. who as Katharine
.Cochrane. was the original Margaret
Fleming" A distinguished New York
critic has recently said that the art of
Miss Julia Herne and the splendid
sincerity OF her work rendered her
more nearly comparable to the great
Duse than any other actress at the
present time in America. =
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

Secret Service" William Gillette's
great American play. comes 10 the
Opera House on Friday night with
record of 800 nights in New York, $50
nights In Boston and 400 nights in
London. IL is a play that finds Incl
dents in the late civil war. It is filled
with military features and Is resplend-
ent soldiers I'm uniform and bris-
tling bayonets but wars most terrible
ingredients are present only by sug-
gestion, although the dramatist gives
the audiences Imagination a helping
impetus towards the battlefield. All of
wars thrilling paraphernalia merely
furnishes a background. however, for
one OF the most surprising stories OF
a womans heart and a noble mans
love that has ever been written. In
the unfolding of this story Mr.. Gil
lette surpasses all his own previous
.cleverness. His play is a succession of
situations that riyet the heart and
keep the emotions always on the jump
land the element OF suspense so neces-
'sary TO q successful drama Is ever
present until the last curtain falls.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

Preachers VIII Exchange Pulpits
The ReNs. W. L.. s.. Murray OF ST.
Paurs Church, aud 7. Il. Terry OF Elk
ton. wills exchange pulpits on sunday
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

Society will Have Beneficial Feature
II Is proposed TO organize a beneh-
cial society IN connection with the
Brandywine Library Association.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
BRADFoRD's, iss ,IaFi'si st.

II you wish to hear the band keep
ND with the procession.
NO. 81 MARKET ST., VIII, Del.
Have Just received some Of
our 1901 Bicycles. We invite
YOU to look them over. A few S3 Gas
Lanterns left at $3.50
BICYCLES. Repairing
GOLF.
We have a fine line of Golf Goods.
To select a nice Xmas present for a
friend call early
Street and sporting goods shces'
SHOES
S15O, 81. $3.50 SO.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

For n Cold i'm the Head. Laxative
BrOm0-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
IF YOU want

All you can get for
your money In the
jewelry and optical
lines, go TO 706 KING
ST. New store. new
goods. new prices. All
the latest and most
scientific appliances for
a thorough oXamina-
ton of tho eyes by a
sl1llful optician. No
charge for oXamina-
lion A uair of glasses
properly fitted a most
elegant and usolul
Xmas gift.
W. |. ROBERTS,
Graduate OT'lClan,
7O6 King Street,
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

In proof that James A. ierne will
positively appear here in the forthcom-
ing performance of sag Harbor," the
following letter addressed to Manager
Baylis. Of tho Grand Opera House, by
Liebler & Co. Mr.. Ilerne's managers,
may be submitted
No. 1902 Broadway, New York, Nov.
20, l9O0,--Doar Sir: In reply 10 your
favor of yesterday, asking whether or
not Ms Herne would personally ap-
pear in the cast OF Sag Harbor, We
beg to say emphatically that he will
appear as Captain Dan Marble in Sag
Harbor." on the date of contract in
your city. Furthermore, we may add
that the cast in its entirety and the
production will both be identically the
same as at the Theatre Republic, New
York city. during the past three
months. LlEBLlsR x co.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

Large audiences continue 10 thrcng
Dockstaders Theatre a. each perform
ance 20 witness the excellent bill gre
sented this week The Imperial Iapa-
nese troupe continue 70 excite much
rcader and admiration ~ their re-
ma.kaSle performance. Cther acts are
ID u the standard. and contribute
much 20 the program.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

In the Academy of Music last night
the Little Egypt Burlesquers gave q
pleasing performance to a number OF
spectators The company will close
It's engagement this evening.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

One of the best melodramas seen here
in recent years was "The Great White
which was presented at the
Opera House yesterday afternoon and
last night. Considering the storm, the
audiences we're large and thoroughly
pleased with tho work Of the company
which was excellent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-02
WOLFSOHN CASE A MYSTERY
Now Claimed That the New Claimant
to the Name In a Made-uD
Fraud.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Jan. 1-Attorney
Oscar Bamberger, who represented the
heirs in the Wolfsohn case when they
fought to recover the $4,000 life insurance
from the New York Life Insurance Com
pany, is In the city. He will not give up
this case, though his clients have waived
their claim to the $4,000. He does not be-
lieve the man who came from Chicago
pretending to be the real Wolfsohn Is
such.
HE is fraud" said Mr. Bamberger to-
day. HE is made up to resemble Wolf
sohn. but he is not real. shall spend $500
OF my own money if need be to ferret out
this mystery
Mrs. Maggie O'Neill the woman who
paid the supposed Wolfsohns funeral ex-
penses, is not satisfied, either. She tried
to confront the supposititious Wolfsohn
while he was here, but he would not see
her.
Attorney o'Brien. of the insurance COM
pany, left the city for San Diego today.
The case is as full Of mystery as ever.