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Evening star., 1900-06-12
Mr.. Hill is Mentioned.

Ihe latest name added to the list of
democratic vice presidential possibilities Is
that of David r. Hill The suggestion
comes from New York, and 1t may not be
serious. The brethren over there have ap-
peared to trifie with the subject on more
than one occasion. When the country has
been asked to consider Mr. Sulzer Mr.
Belmont. Mr.. Guggenheimer ct al, as of
vice presidential size, a specimen piece of
New York humor has been detected and
appreciated Is the mention of Mr. Hills
name merely for the purpose OF giving
new touch to the frolic?
Mr. Hill is Of course a very different man
from the other New Workers. who have
been mentioned. He is easily of the vice
presidential size. He has had experience
both a legislator and as an executive,
and possesses moreover natural aptitude
for public business of all kinds. For eight
years he has cherished aspirations for the
presidency. The reason given for bracket
ing his name with that of Mr.. Bryan is
that his nomination would strengthen the
ticket in the east and illustrate the desire
Of the party for union against the COM
mon enemy.
But would that be the effect Of it? Could
Mr.. Hin bring single vote to the ticket in
the east? Why should he be able to do so?
1t is true that he stands committed now to
accept the Kansas City platform, including
a reaffirmation Of the Chicago platform
But that does not and will not alter the
fact that his views as to free silver have
undergone no change since 1896. when, be-
cause of silver. he virtually repudiated Mr.
Bryan and remained inactive during the
| whole of the campaign. The east, there
fore. instead of appiauding him for accept
ing second place with Mr. Bryan. would be
| much more likely to smile and go its own
way.
AS for the west. and particularly that
Evening star., 1900-06-12
Medical View of woman.s Dress,

From the Lancet
a large number of women sweep the
streets with the skirts of their gowns and
ether garments and bear with them whcr-
ever they go abominable filth Attempts
are, indeed, often made by women to keer
their dresses from dragging Such at
tcmpts are usually unsuccessful. The man
agement of a long gown Is too difficult a
matter for the majority of English woE en-
The habit has arisen of seizing the upper
part of the skirt and holding it in bunch
at place called by women "uhe broad part
of the back below the waist" and among
anaromists by the less cumbrous term "glu.
teal region" This practice can be COM
mended neither from a physiological nor
from an artistic point of view. We strong
ly protest from sanitary point of view
against the importation into private houses
of skirts reeking with ordure. urine and
pathogenic microbes. For walking In the
street short skirt should be worn, and
We commend the sensible walking gown
row adopted by the best dressed women t.
those whose business it Is to write on tine
fashions in dress.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

portion of tho west whersfhe populists
and silver republicans ap9t to be considered,
the name of Mr.. Hill on the ticket would
be a pronounced detriment- Such a NOM
inaton would be construed as in effect a
surrender to Wall street. and it would cost
Mr.. Bryan thousands Of votes Not even
association with the great apostle of free
silver would make Mr.. Hill acceptable to
the friends of the white metal west of the
Mississippi
Mr. Hill is not the man If play is to be
made for the east. But who is? As Mr..
Sewell suggested a short time ago. why try
for the east at all?
Evening star., 1900-06-12

1 used to be against 'em, but I'm strongly
hoping now
That the trusts will stop the trouble which
brings sorrow to my brow.
They've cornered almost everything upon
this earthly sphere;
There isn't any limit to their enterprises
queer.
So when the sky is molten and the streets
full of dust
1 am hoping they will somehow organize a
weather trust.
Good trustmen, put the heat waves in some
corner snug and nice
And never bring them out unless somebody
shows the price!
AIonopOlize the cold waves and locate them
at the pole,
And We will take for our share what you
10 not thus control.
A simple average climate; we will ask for
no extremes
OF lavishness. A weather trusts the dear
est of our dreams.
Evening star., 1900-06-12
The "War" Has Ended.


The war in the Philippines was not be-
gun with formal declaration. and it's end
ine, needs not to be marked with any for
NAL surrender or act of settlement. Such a
war may be said to have ended when the
iHsurgent government Is destroyed or dis
persed, and the insurgent forces reduced to
nothing more than sporadic brawlers. as.
sassins and raiders. Judged by such rules,
the war in the Philippines may well be
said to have come to an end.
Evening star., 1900-06-12
Should be Quickly Decided.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

When the House at Washington reassem-
bles. in December, its first business, as de-
cided by the vote on Tuesday. will be to
discuss the GrGut oleomargarine BILL That
will be after the presidential election has
cleared the political atmosphere and ena-
bhed the members to take a clear view of
the legislation before them. The fate of
the bill should be quickly decided then
Evening star., 1900-06-12

1t is said that Mr.. Mckinley has his
vice presidential candidate chosen, and thai
there will be 10 difficulty about his serving
Mr. Roosevelt will OF course take it TO,
granted that he is not the gentleman al.
luIed TO
Evening star., 1900-06-12
Tenr Down the Bill Boards.
From the Boston Transcript

Tear down the signs which disdgure the
landscape, obliterate the scars placed by
man on the face Of nature. and place a
penalty upon one who repeats the offense.
1t pays the towns which have taken such
restrictive measures. and it will pay others.
The town authorities. of course, have 10
control over the offensive bill boards on
private property. but they can prevent
their erection along the highways If only
these signs are eradieated. a great deal Of
beauty will be added to the country roads
Evening star., 1900-06-12
A EaciIe Commitment.

What is your favorite fiower?" asked
the young woman
Il can't tell you,'' answered the ready
witted young man.
why not?
Because l don't know the name of the
one you are wearing at this moment"
And they lived happy ever after.
Evening star., 1900-06-12
A Little lncOnsistent.
rom the Nashville American

Missouri democrats demand the abandon
nent of the Philippines. Missouri was ac-
quired by annexation. and St. Louis has Sc
cured a S5,UO.000 appropriation from Con-
gress to assist In paying for the celebra-
tiof, of this annexation
Evening star., 1900-06-12

II would give Mr.. Bryan another oppor-
tunity To display his logic if the price Of
silver should advance because of an orient
al war. quite Independently of western
WHEAT
Evening star., 1900-06-12
Busy.

1t Is first a nomination over which he has
to fret,
And next It's on election that his ardent
hopes are set,
And when he gets elected and there's no
where else to climb,
He hustles to be chosen for the place an
other time.
In the midst of all these duties which a
statesman cannot shirk
You wonder where he gets the time to do
his office work.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

Possibly Minister WI might be prevailed
upon to go over and in few happy speeches
explain the good qualities of the foreigners
u the Boxers
Evening star., 1900-06-12
Constituency.

DO you believe any one ever saw a sea-
serpent?" asked the incredulous man.
Yes. sir, was the answer. Il feel
obliged to-
There's no compuson about it,
Yes. there IS. 1 have bought sea gold
and flying machine and perpetual motion
stock. In order to be a consistent man I've
got to believe anything
Evening star., 1900-06-12

number Of gentlemen ready to hold
up their hands when the question. Who
would like 10 be Vice President?' is asked
Evening star., 1900-06-12

The announcement that Croker does not
favor trusts seems to be among the least
of Mayor Van Wyck's worries.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

England Will presently have to face the
question in South Africa of whether guer-
rilla lighting constitutes real war.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

II cannot be guessed what the mayor of
Atlanta would do in a bibuious way if he
had the troubles of the MAYOR Of St Louis
Evening star., 1900-06-12

If there is no such thing as rabies. the
Pasteur practitioners ought to refund a
great deal of money.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

If Washington gets another base ball club
there will be a general sentiment in favor,
Of leaving the ''for sale card off the NAV
Evening star., 1900-06-12

Desc hossless kcrriges amt so much.
said Mr.. Erastus PinkIy.
"Dey's all de talk replied Miss Miami
Brown.
"Cose dey is. But it's a back number
scheme. What were de fust steamship but
a mule less canal boat?'
Evening star., 1900-06-12

AS soon as the powers have pacified the
Chinese Boxers perhaps they can be In
duced to apply their persuasive influence
to the St. Louis rioters. If the latter aren't
introduced to peace pretty soon they will
forget what 1t Is like.
Evening star., 1900-06-12
Where They Should Have Gone Before
From the Philadelphia Times

That officially reported increase in this
year over last of 2.036,OOO acres in the area
planted in cotton in the southern states, is
enough to make the calamity howlers take
to the woods.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

From the Louisville Cburter-Journal.
The farmers of Kansas have taken to
playing golf. From sock1ess statesmanship
to- golf is a transition too violent for cred
ibilfty anywhere except in Kansas.
Evening star., 1900-06-12
SHOOTING STARS.
Coolly Mercenary.

You don't seem to be at all disturbed by
the fact that you have lost a number OF
men in this fight.
"Oh, no. answered the Filipino general.
serenely. Il must be philosophic and ac-
cept the losses along with the profits
Evening star., 1900-06-12

cyIn order To avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence. letters TO
THE STAR should not be addresseo
to any individual connected VIZ" '.e
of.ice hut .tmpIy to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart-
mept. according to tenor or pnrpoae.
Evening star., 1900-06-12

THE EVENING STAR has . regular
and permanent Family Circulation
much more than the combined cir
cu!ntion of the other Washington
daiIies. As News and Advertising
Medium 1t has no competitor.
The sun., 1900-05-21
SENATOR KENNEY ST|RS SENATE WITH TEN QUESTIONS

enlisted men in active service in the
Philippines on April |, 1900.
Fifth-The number of deaths in the
army in the Philippines from all causes
from September /, 1889, to April /, 1900.
Sixth-The number of wounded or
sick soldiers in the hospitals and soldiers
disabltd d or incapacitated for service in
the Philippines ON April |, 1900.
Seventh-The number of enlisted -nen
discharged from the service IN the Philip.
pines for any causes since September !
1909.
Eighth-The number OF additional en-
listed men sent to the Philippines since
July |, 1899, to recruit regiments sta.
toned in the archipelago.
Ninth-The number of American sn'-
diers who have become insane since the
occupation of the islands and what dis r,-
sition has been made for their treat.
ment.
Tenth-The number vi American SOL
dieIIs belonging to the army in the Phil
ippires who rave co,un ted suicide
sluce the occupation Of the islands.
Mr.. kenney's resoiut.n was OBJECTED
to and in view OF this o. jac ion Consider
alton was not allowed AID tile les Jlutiur
went over until Monday.
The sun., 1900-05-21
Special to THE srN.

Washington, May Ex-senator Ken
ney, OF Delaware, created a stir in the
Senate yesterday by aiming series of
questions asking for an exhaustive array
of facts as tn the status of the Philippine
war. Mr.. kenney brought the matter
before the Senate by presenting a resolu-
tion calling upon the Secretary of War for
information upon the condition OF mill
tary fairs in the Philippines.
The Senator from Delaware said the
call is based on the ''official statement
that the insurrection in the Philippines
has been successfully suppressed, and
that preparations are being made to re-
turn the troops now serving in the
islands to the United States"
The points upon which S pator Ken
ney requests information are as follows:
First-The Territory over which the
military operations in the Philippines
extended from September l, 1899, to
April /, 1900
Second-The places in which garrisons
were established during the period from
September /, 1899, to April /, 1900
Third--The places occupied as garri-
sons by American troops on April /,
1900.
Fourth-The number Of officers and
The sun., 1900-05-21
Sunday Police Court.

There were quite number of prison
ers at police court yesterday morning
Henry Cooper, colored, charged with
trespass by Special Officer Gordy was
fined 81 and costs, 81 20. Edward Good,
win, arrested by Officers Eakin and
Massey for disorderly conduct. took the
pledge and was discharged. Joshua
Segars, colored, Isaac Floyd, coloreedi,
and John Magnlre were charged with
drunkenness and fined 81 and costs.
Michael Donohue. charged with being
drunk and begging, was fined 81 and
costs. Leo Snyder, charged with dlsor-
derly conduct, was ordered to pay the
costs.
The sun., 1900-05-21
CARNIVAL ASTOUNDS THEM
Colonel POstles and II. G. Sim
mons Back From Richmond.
The Mayor Of the Virginia Capital
Says Have the Business interests
Represented Because Thou
sands are Bound to Visit
Whining tons Carnival.

Assistant Director-General Grantley
7. Postles and II. G. Simmons returned
yesterday from Richmond, Va, where
they visited the Street Fair and Carnival
whlch has been in progress there for one
week. The two gentlemen visited the
Richmond Carnival in an official ca
pacity, representing the executive COM
mlttee OF the Wilmington Street Fair
and Elks' Carnival to be given in this
city duri"g the week of June IS. Col.
onel Post,es and Mr.. Simmons we're as
founded 1T the magnitude of the carnival
and greatly pleased with the success of
the affair. They were present at the
| closing scenes OF the street fair and
speaking of the Richmond show last
night they said: Gas an entertainment it
met expectations as crowd -bringer it
exceeding the most extravaganza es-
Inmates. Over 100000 persons visited
the carnival grounds during the week"
The triumph of the Richmond fair has
greatly encouraged the executive com
mittee OF the Wilmington Street Fair
and Elks' Carnival. It is hoped that
carnival headquarters, at Nos. $50 and
SD Market street, will be visited BY
every business man in the city beginning
today aud the space for booths will soon
be taken.
The mayor of Richmond in speaking
to Colonel Postles and Mr.. Simmons on
Saturday said: Gentlemen, it was the
greatest thing Richmond has seen since
the war OF the Rebellion. We are going
to repeat the street fair either next fall
or in the spring. With the experience
gained in the first attempt the promoters
will be able to provide an even greater
entertainment.
"Be sure that all the business interests
Of Wilmington are represented at your
fair in June. Let it adj tquately illustrate
the general trade and manufacturing in
dustries OF your community. | say this,
because, judging from our own fair, your
carnival will be seen by thousands of
visitors. They are bound to 90 see it
because they will find there what they
want-entertainment.
"Nisitors are bound to admire the en-
terprise OF your lodge and your city in
providing them with show on so large
scale. There has never been greater
advertisement OF community public
spirit than was brought to the surface
by having the street fair in Rich
mond."
Colonel Postles and Mr.. Simmons Wis.,
tied many merchants and by personal
inquiry learned that all were satisfied
that the street fair had benefited them.
The Frank @. Bostock Midway Car
nival left Richmond yesterday. 1t goes
to Baltimore and from Baltimore it
comes to Wilmington.
The sun., 1900-05-21
Arrested for Carving.

Two cutting affrays occurred early yes.
terday morning. Ellwood Segars re-
ceived two severe gashes on the right
side OF the face with razor, on Water
street between Market and King. He
was sent to the Homeopathic Hospital,
and Andrew Williams, colored, arrested
by Officers Moran and Giling on the
charge of doing the slashing. Later
Sarah Ward, colored, received a severe
stab wound in the right side in fracas
in Anderson's court. She was sent to
the Homeopathic Hospital and Charles
Taylor, colored, was arrested by Sergeant
kelleher and Officer Fox on the charge
of doing the cutting.
The sun., 1900-05-21
Why the Oxy-EIydrogen
Company injunction suiU is
not under the control of the
City Solicitor?
PLEADING FOR ASSISTANTS
Citizens Generally Think Fire Chiefs
Aids Should Have Salaries
Raised if His Goes Up.

Much interest has been aroused among
the tiremen and citizens in general Of
this city over the proposed increase of
salary for the chief OF the fire depart
ment. No one objects to the chiefs
salary being raised, put the people think
that the first and second assistant chiefs
should have their salary raised ii pro-
portion.
1t has always been customary ii the
past for the assistants TO get raise when
ever the chief did, and even re vvra COM
piules that are not in the conut!.t say
mat 1t Ii no more than r!gal tbaJ 1t
-iinn'd be- So 10 t.is cGs-. Wnlm tt,r as
slstanis do not have quite III .nagn re-
possibility as the chiei, they have
n rty OF work TO d. anu have To attend
all fires. The first assistant, in case the
chel Is sick or NJ ri ln t.tV, would
have to act as chief
lie salary of the clGei at ,r,s nj ia
Sl0O year. The In ,pas-d ,,,r .a-n is
SOD which wou Il ndkt Sd GA ,r.l. Iae
asslstantr receive bat $-IJ .ni l.reulel-
III c'i1sns cIhitn ttat t..Sir uly
s'louid tn rails ln irep H,.ftl, V ieA
%onlu make II $500 q y,ar.
lhe question ~ Ta.>in. tie ehnH. SAL
~ ""- bu uE' an attic ni-rl.fn Of
WY Colncil lasi .ht.tsi", nlgot AID
'ho relrreu 70 tht' law e ulhijts,. tne
imIhihlttte Vii nFatt az toe meeting
tihfsday nlghJ mnrn action VA ne
ahen.
The sun., 1900-05-21
ONE CENT
WHiTE.WILL INVESTIGATE.
'''''e acquisition Laws Said to Have
Been Broken by Maryland
Constables.

An alleged br aah of the State reonisi-
i"h laws has bten brought to the aLten-
non OF Attornty General White by Mag
strate Reynolds Of Middletown.
On Friday morning two constables
rom Galena, Md, arrived in Middletown
md arrested colored youth, who has
been living with farmer near Middle
'a" n Tor over year. On Friday morning
ne ifove into town as usual to deliver
'n'Ik at the creamery. As he reached
'ppsiIe the National Hotel the constables
seized him and took him from the milk
taSon. The youth resisted, but two re-
over. branuished by the constables.
:aused him to obey their Commands
They. then handcuffed him, and placing
nm IN their wagon drove off to Colts.
Md. The constabies stated that thew
wanted the youth on charge of lar
.eny.
lt lie against the law to take prisoner
from Delaware to Maryland, or vice
reasa, without having requisition papers
nness the accused party is willing to re-
turn to the Stale in which the offense is
aileI ed to have been committed. The
youth stienuously fought against being
taken.
The sun., 1900-05-21
SWOLLEN BY RAIN
BPANDYNINE BECOMES
A RAGING TORRENT
The Historic Stream Rises Four
Feet and Does Consider
able Damage.
SWEPT EVERYTHING DOWN
Pasture Lands Submerged and the
Swollen River Brings With it
Trees, Fence Rails, Wash Tubs,
Pig Pens, Turnstiles and
Smaller Articles.

The heavy rain which began on Friday
afternoon continued throughout the
night and up to Saturday evening with
but little intermission, and for the
twenty.fo1r hours ending at s o'clock
Saturday, night the precipitation was
2.36 inches, which, with the 10 inch
which fell between s a. m. and s D. IN.
on Friday, made total OF s. l ! inches for
the thirty-siX hours.
AS result Of these heavy rains the
official weather records show an accumu-
lated exces' Of precipitation since Jan
nary l Of l,Ol inches, aud an excess II
l.73 inches since May /.
The heavy rains transformed the Bran
dywine into raging torrent, the water
rising to heigth Of four feet at the third
dam. At Chudd's Ford and vicinity
nearly all OF the pasture lands which are
contiguous to tie Brandywine were sub.
merged, fences We're swept Say, and the
cattle had to be driven to shelter.
Many people were seen standing on
Market and Washington street bridges
yesterday molning viewing the awe in
spring sight. Many comments, some oi
them OF humorous nature. we're made
about the many different and varied ob
lects seen fl Iating down the strean,
toward tide water a reporter of THE
sun noticed, among other things, trees
both large and small, fence rails, wash
tubs, pig pens, turnstiles and many
small articles.
Many people fortunate enough to nu n
a pleasure boat were much exercised
when they arose early vestesday morn.
ing, to find that in addition to the high
water, they had ais) high winds to cor
tend with.
1t was soon discovered that all thei
boats had been swept from their moor
iugs, and Considerable trouble was had
in some cases to got them to shelter.
= The storm was very severe thronghou
the surrounding country. Roads wrn
badly washed. tuck feds covered wt
water, and in many places sidewalks
damaged.
From many secliaps nj the city came
reports of miniAtnre ii rods, bad wash
outs and considerable damage of minor
character.
The sun., 1900-05-21
BIC CROWD ANTICIPATED.
Addicks' Club Held Enthusiastic
Meeting Saturday Evening

The j. Edward Addicks Republican
C.nh has held several very interesting
meetings, but the one which was held at
Union republican headquarters, Fifth
'hd Shipley streets, Saturday evening
asst Vas the most enthusiastic Of any
htld' The various committees made en-
'pnfag'ng reports, ana it now LOOKS as if
here M be much larger turno ut in
re Nations Convention parade than
as Al first anticipated.
the Anti-Addicks newspapers haye,
uy falsely stating hat the club intends
rdaning a free lain, been trying to
throw cold water upon the undertaking.
The fare has been placed at the low rate
OF 90 cents, which includes the cost of
badge and cane. The club will again
meet on Saturday evening next.
The sun., 1900-05-21
Who pays the attorney
fees of Ni.-ssrS. igilles an;l
SpruancF, counsel for the
Street ans Srw@v Directors
i'll the OXy"ilydr0Gen ease =?
THEIR GUEST WA, DEAD.
Visitor at Residence OF Solomon
Picrson Died During the Night
ofHeart Failure.

Jones Harvey Dnrnall, aged IS years,
OF Mill Creek hundred, died late Satur
day night or early Yesterday morning at
the residence of solomon Pierson, Mil
Greek hundred. Durnall went to Pier
sons Saturday afternoon for visit anu
remained over night. He slept in i
room down stairs and was dead wnen
the family came down Sunday morning.
Durnall was a member OF Company H.
Fourth Delaware Regiment, during the
civil War. Coroner Vandever gave a
certificate OF death lIom heart trouble
The sun., 1900-05-21
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The philharmonic Orchestra, assisted
by the Temple Quartet, will give con-
cert in the Middletown Opera House
next Friday night.
For neglecting her children, Mrs.
Minnie Hopkins was fined $20in Munich
pal Court Saturday.
The Diamond State Steel Company
is dismantling old vessels at its wharves
with dynamite. a
City Solicitor Henry C. Conrad, will
make the annual address at the dinner
OF the Wilmington High school Alumni,
June Z.
Anthony Comstock, of New York, OH
Thursday evening will address the Law
and Order League in Hanover Presby-
terian Church.
The sun., 1900-05-21
Association Gospel Meeting.

christianity" was the subject of an
eloquent address by Rev. Charles Brattcn
Dubell, rector of St. Matthew's p. ! E.
Mission at the 7. NJ. {. A. gospel meet
ing Yesterday afternoon. 1t was one Of
the most interesting services of the sea.
son and was attended by an exceedingly
large audience. Todd B. Hall, the noted
baltimore detective aud evangelist, will
ADDRESS the meeting next Sunday. His
subject will be GOOD Cheer.'