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Evening journal., 1900-04-10
FREE MAIL DELIVERY
QUEEN ANNE COUNTY TO HAVE
THAT SERVICE NEXT MONTH.

NohNiA4N ANNE COUNTY TO HAVE
THAT SERVICE NEXT MONTH.
A dispatch from WASHINGTON saws.
w. irving Waller who has been active
IN securing the introduction of rural
iree delivery for Queen Anne county.
called at the Post Office Department
Saturday and received the assurance
from A. W. Machen that the service
would be put in operation May 1.
Inc following carriers and substi-
tutes will be appointed: A. NJ. Brown
ana A. Nickerson, substitute, for ruote
NO. ] Norman A. Wallen, and Samuel
A. Wailen, substitute. for route No. q
Upon the request Of Eben Perkins
Mr.. Walker called TO see the second as
sistant pcstmaster-general to make in
quiry as to what had been done with
the petition from citizens of Chester
town, Still Pond and Betterton asking
Tor quicker dispatch Of mail from
baltimore and suggesting the route via
havre de Grace. The department said
that upon first thought the proposition
had not appealed very favorablv to
them, inasmuch as only about one hour
would be saved by change of the route
ana they hardly considered the busi-
ness OF the Chestertown post Office sui.
ncient to justify any change.
Mr. Walker stated that while the
change would probably save but an
hour and half, yet that would be suf.
heient time to enable the business men
OF ChestertOwn to answer correspond.
ence and dispatch so as to catch the af.
terncon mail via Prices-putting mai
IN the cities for first delivery insteat
Of late in the afternoon.
Inc department then stated that an
inspector would be assigned within ter
days or two weeks to make a special in
lvestigation.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
BUSINESS IN ORPHANS, corRr

Judge Spruance sat in Orphans Court
this morning. He appointed Henry
Feldmeier guardian of Marie Feldmeier
and Emma Pennington guardian OF
Mary G. Pennington The sale Of the
real estate Of Cornelius Dugan, de-
ceased, by bis administrator, was re-
ported and confirmed by the court. The
guardian of WILDER c. Jones was per
mitted TO spend part of the principal
Of the estate for his maintenance. Court
adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
JAILED UNDER SCHOOL Law.

Reading, April Edward C. HAM
mer convicted of refusing to send his
children to school, in compliance with
the compulsory attendance law, was
called up for sentence yesterday. A
fine of 81 and costs, amounting toS51 .95,
was imposed. Being unable to pay this,
he was taken to Jail yesterday after
noon. This, it is declared. is the first
imprisonment for this offense in East
ern Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
HOME DIRECTORY CANVASS COM.
pIETED

Ihe canvass for names for the Will
nlngton CITY Directory and Business
Gazeetteer the Home Directory, for 1900
mas been completed. Any person who is
IN doubt as to the correctness of the
information given to the canvasser will
confer a favor on the publishers by for
Warding Immediately the correct name.
wires name, employment, employer. or
business and business address. and
home address to John T. Mullins, man
ager, Wilmington Advertising Agency
80 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
MAN GRASps

DYING MAN GRASPs AT A
STRAW.-"Dr. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart has done so much fer me that /
feel | owe it to suffering humanity To
give testimony. For years / had smoth-
ering spells, pains in my left side, and
swelled ankles When I took the first
dose Of Dr. Agnew's Heart Cure, my
friends thought | was dying. 10 gave
me almost instant relief and six bot
ties entirely cured me. Mrs. 4. L.
Lumsden, Scranton. Pal. Sold by
Miller Drug Co, 402 Market, and n b.
Danfcrth, Market and Second streets.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
a senslhle demand has heen mad

A sensible demand has been made
upon the city authorities of
Philadelphia to require people
who place ashes on the streets
for collection by the city's contractors
to wet the ashes so that it will not be
blown about by the breezes or show
cred upon pedestrians and the side
walks when loaded into carts for re-
moval. The plan is a good one aral
ought to prevail i'm every city.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
REELECTED OLD OFFICERS AT
THE ANNUAL, MEETING TO-DAY

The annual meeting of the trustees
of the New Castle County Workhouse
was held at the office of Judge ].
Frank Ball today. This morning there
was present a full attendance of the
board. The only matter of business
transacted was the election of officers
which resulted in the reelection of
the old officers: ]. n. Gawthrop. presi-
dent; J. Frank Ball. secretary. and
Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., treasurer.
The trustees were in session this af-
ternoon, when matters pertaining To
IN institution were discussed.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
MoRE MoNEY-ANp BErrER.


FOR many years populists in oonven-
lions demanded an increase Of circula-
tion to at least s25 per capita. That
was when the per capita was about S22
Latterly they have doubled their de-
mands and call for $50. They were
forced 10 amend their figures or ST.
lence their misery. II there is any,
thing that is misery for the populists
Il Us silence, wherefore their misery is
always vociferous.
The April statement of the Treasury
Department shows the per capita circu-
lation TO be greater than ever before
attained in this country.
In 1856 the total circulation was 81
52s'62s,46s; in 1897. 81 .66s 600: in 1895.
s,75s,ssi; in 1899. sl.s27.s46.942: and
this year it is S2,O21 ,274 SOC. an in
crease OF S2 per cent in four years.
Inc per capita circulation four years
ago was s2l.5S; three years ago. s2s.O1:
TWO years ago $2S.69; one year ago
S25.45, and this year s26.12.
The amount Of gold in circulation
mas rapidly increased. 1t was, in 1896
S'Ss'l5l'5o5i in 1897. s554,5S2 Oss: in
1898 ssls,44S.941; in 1899. s727, ,7is.591
and in 1900, s7S5,si5,59i, an increase d
% per cent in four years, showinl
mat the percentage of gold increase i,
about double the percentage of pel
capita Increase in circulation; so thar
we not only have a greater circulation
but much better and stronger circu
lation than VIC ever before had.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
TUESDAY. APRIL 10. 1900

Richard lie Gallienne, who thinks
himself an author and uses the Seven
Muses. Capillary Unction and Mer-
maids Hair Grower, announces that
no man whose hair is worn short can
become great Every man who wears
his hair long is either an ass, freak,
a prig OF an intellectual hermaphro-
dite
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
PERMITS ISSUED

Building Inspector Cassidy yester-
day issued permit to Thomas II. Mels
vim for the erection Of eight two-story
dwellings on Taylor street near Pine.
Calvin l. Swayne was also granted a
permit for alterations to the building
No. S07 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
HORSE RAN AWAY.

A horse attached to the carriage of
Mayor John c. Fahey became fright
ened at Fourth and West streets yes
terday afternoon and ran away. Henry
Johnson, the colOred driver. was
thrown out, but escaped unhurt. The
animal was caught at Fourth and Or
ange streets by OFFICER Taylor.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
EASTER SOUVENIR

The Great A. & p Tea Co. IS Easter
onering for this year is unique, use
iul and lasting something that YOU
viii not throw away or destroy-some-
thing TO keep and preserve. Given
away to purchasers OF Teas and Coffees
every day this week Don't fail TO
procure one. Sl5 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
GRECIANs pocK TRIAL.

Preparations are about completed for
the steamship Grecian's dock trial
Yesterday the smokestack was placed
IN position by her builders the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company The Gre
clan is being constructed for the Win
sr Steamship Company, of New York.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
pHoNoGRAPH coNcERT.

John Howe, Of England, gave a pho
nograph concert at the home OF Miss
Walter, No. 62S West Third street, on
Monday evening. A number OF her
friends enjoyed a delightful evening
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
ANNUAL RECEPTION.

The Pioneer Outing Club will give
its annual reception on next Monday
night at Eden Hall. John B. Strahan
is secretary and John J. Finn treas
urer OF the organization.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
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 for fnser-
ton I'm this column should be addressed TO
Society Editor, care OF the Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
NO OFFICIAL TRIAL ToDAy

Owing to the high winds blowing off
the coast of Norfolk the torpedo boat
Stringham was not taken out on the
Chesapeake bay for her official trial
trip today. The date for the trial has
been postponed indefinitely.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
PROFESSOR BERLIN STILL GRIP
Piled.

Professor A. IT. Berlin, of the Will
mington High School, who stepped on
nail at the new High School Building
two months ago, is still suffering from
the injury. He is yet unable to walk
without the assistance OF cane and
crutch.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10

BY the way. what has become of Mr.
Macrum aud his promised sensation?
Some OF the democrats had announced
q grand expose Of the administration
as soon as the evidence could be col
lectcd, but the promise has not been
kspt.-Cleveland Leader.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
sARATOGA ARRINEs.

After a several months cruise the
Pennsylyania schoolship Saratoga arr
rived this morning at the Delawafe
breaNwater. She has aboard seventy
boys, OF whom twenty-five are recruits.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
EASTER snnvEN1R

The Great A. & p. CO.. Easter offer
ing for this year is unique, useful and
lasting. handsome cabinet photo
frame can be obtained every day this
week at our store. SIS Market street
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
CONSTRUCTING A NEW orr

CONSTRUCTING A NEW OFFICE.
A new office is being constructed in
the freight house of the Wilmington
Steamboat Company's wharf, at the
foot of Fourth street. The old office
will be used as a private office by Cap
tain Horace Wilson.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
CONTRACTS AWARnEn

Sealed proposals for furnishing fuel
and provisions We're opened at 12
O'Clock today at the Philadelphia Office
ot Commander A. Mark, u. S. n.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
OF OINTMENTS FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MER-
curry.


curry.
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
tlcles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they viii do Is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by L. J. Cheney &,
Co, Toledo, o., contains no mercury.
and is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure You get the genuine. Il
IS taken internally and made i'm To-
ledo. Ohio. by t. J. Cheney & CO. Tcs-
timonials free.
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10

NOTICE.. WILLIAM b. MANN, the
tenant and occupant of the house situ-
ated at the northwest corner of Eighth
and Orange streets, In the Fifth
wand. I'm the city of Wilmington,
county of New Castle and State of Della
ware, in compliance with the require
ments of the acts of the General Assem-
bly, in such cases made and provided, do
hereby give notice that j shall apply in
writing to the Court of General Sessions
of the State of Delaware, in and for New
of May, A. d. 1900, being the next term
of sadd court. for a license for said house
as an inn or tavern. for the sale therein
of Intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than ono quart, to be drunk on the prem
ises, and the following respectable ciu-
zens OF said ward. at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freehOlders OF said
Frfy
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
Mrs. Joseph Stokes and daughter, Al

meta, Of Whitford, Hartford county
Md, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood
l.. Truman, of No. 1916 West Third
street. Miss Stokes has just finished a
course in physical culture in Philadel-
-phia.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10

NOTICE.. JOHN j. NIAGAIIERN.
the tenant and occupant of the house
situated at 257 and 209 West Front street,
I'm the First ward. in the city OF WIZ
mingtOn. county OF New Castle, and
State of Delaware, in compliance with the
requirements OF the acts OF the General
Assembly, in such case made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that / shall
apply IN writing to the Court OF General
Sessions of the State Of Delaware, In and
for New Castle county, on Monday. the
14th day of May, A. j.. 1900. being the
next tei-m of said court, for a license for
said house as an inn or tavern, for the
sale therein of Intoxicating liquors, IN less
Quantities than one quart, 70 DC drunk on
the premises, and the following respect-
able citizens of sihd ward at least twelve
of whom are substantial freeholders OF
said ward. recommend the SAID apphca-
ton. viz.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
Stops the Cough
and works Off the Cold.
CARGOEs OF suGAR-

aNative lTOmo-Qulnlne Tablets cure a
lid DO ! day. No Cure. No Pay. Price 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10

Spoon Holder 5-cent cigar, clear Ha-
vana filled. Sen Auben Segar Store. 3a3
Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10

NOTICE.. ALEXANDER TYO. the
tenant of the house situated at No 800
Head street. IN the Second ward. In the
Castle, and State OF Delaware. In compli.
ance with the requirements OF the actf
OF the General Assembly, In such casa
made and provided do hereby give noticf
that I shall apply In writing 70 the Court
OF General Sessions OF the State OF Della
ware, In and for New Castle county, op
Monday the nth day Of May,
1900, being the next term of said court, for
a license for said House as an Inn OF tav-
ern, for the sale therein OF Intoxicating
liquors, IN less Quantities than one quart.
20 be drunk ON the premises. and the tol-
lowing respectable citizens OF SAID ward,
az least twelve OF whom are SUBSTANTIAL
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
join ]. MAGAHERN.

tt-nldd .ind occupant of the house sttuabed
IN the northwest conner of Lowering ave-
nile and Riddles road. in the Seventh
castle and State of Delaware, IN
compliance with the requirements
Of the acts Of the General AS
do hereby give notice that shall apply In
writing to the Court Of General Sessions
o. the State Of Delaware, In and for New
castle county, ON Monday, the l4th day
Of May, A. D. 1900. being the next
term of said court, for a license for said
house as an inn or tavern. for the sale
quantities than one quart, TO be drunk on
the premises, and the following re-
spectacle citizens OF said ward at least
ers OF said ward, recommend the said ap-
nffpaffon viys
Evening journal., 1900-04-10

John II. Hubert,
Louis Harris,
Jacob knopf.
John ]. Craig.
Michael Hayes.
-. II. Carr.
Thomas Cole,
IA. Townsend,
Andrew Grotz.
A. Spiegelhalter,
Daniel j. Quill.
Alfred A. Hayes.
MICHAEL LYNCH.
Evening journal., 1900-04-10
LICENSE APPLICATIONS

notice., WILLIAM Ic. SMITH. the
tenant and occupant of the house sltu-
at Kirkwood, Del. in school district No.
@ Pencader hundred, county OF
New castlc, and State OF Della
ware, IN compliance with the require
ments Of the acts Of the General Assem-
bly, IN such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that I shall apply in
writing 70 the Court OF General Sessions
of the State OF Delaware, IN and for New
Castle county, on Monday, the l4th day
OF May, 1900 being the next term OF
said court, for a license for said house as
an inn or tavern, for the sale therein of
imuoNicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart to be drunk on the prem
ises, and the following respectable citi-
zena " said school d-aLrLcL rccommend
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OBJECTS TO BEING JILTED.
william BarbOur's ORense Costs Him
Ten Dollars,


William Barbour. coiored. who lives at
2lo4 L street northwest, and is well known
in the northwest section of the city, was
arrested last night at the home Of Jennie
Hayes. near 2lst and NJ streets, and
charged with profanity. After being re-
leased on s. collateral. he returned to the
house. but caused no further trouble. Mrs
Hayes Is a widow, and Barbour has been
paying her calls pretty regularly for about
eleven years. During recent months, he
says. there has been trouble between them
shes been trying to jilt me-" he told
Judge Scott, land didn't care to be given
the shake"
Last night, he said, he called at the house
and found Warwick Walker in conversation
with the widow. He said Walker used the
bad language complained Of but Mrs Hayes
and Walker told the court that Barbour
was the offender
When Barbour came into the house."
said Walker, "he said, I'll fix YOU and
told me there would be hot time there i"
When questioned by Attorney Chase Mrs
Hayes said that she and Barbour had been
friends and had exchanged presents for
eleven years. She is willing that he should
call on her. but not to the exclusion of
other friends.
Barbour was assessed so for his conduct.
and he had to pay s. in addition to the
money deposited as collateral.
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conferred no little luster on the country, at
the same time doing much TO lead her,
people into the higher walks Of Bfe-the
man who alone can put in visible and en-
curing form the homage and affection Of
a grateful and patriotic people-the ArtIsi
Other countries have honored by the cree
uon OF statues and monuments, their
scuiptors and painters; why shouldn't We
III IL he SAID that We have as yet no one
o. such commanding eminence as to be en-
tltieo to such recognition, the answer is
/ that the country has produced not a few
artists who have done far more for her
honor than some Of the men whose form
and Hneaments have already been pernef
uated in bronze and marble
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EPWORTH LEAGUE,
District orgauizatiou Arranging for
Rally Meeting.

District Organization Arranging for a
Rally Meeting.
The Washington District Epworth League
is arranging to have a big rally at the
time Of the visit to this city of Rev. Will
bur p. Thirlkield, DID. general secretary
Of the league. The meeting will be held
in the Mckendree NJ. E. Church Friday
evening. the Both instant. President Camp
bell has appointed the following persons to
have charge: Mr.. ]. Ffnney Engle Miss
Margaret Waesche, Mr.. Charles F. Linger,
Mr.. Fred Mckee and Mr. r. d. Walker.
McKendree chapter~wiii provide unique
entertainment next Wednesday evening at
1:30 O'Clock at McKendree Methodist EpIs-
copal Church. This will he given under the
auspices of the literary and social depart
ments. of which Mrs. ]. II. Wesler and
Miss Jennie Bowbeer are in charge, and
viii be complimentary.
The literary department OF Dumbarton
chapter entertained Its members and
friends recently with a lecture by Mr.. q.
H. Peters. photographer Of the United
States naval observatory, on the Solar
System" illustrated by several lantern
slides. Refreshments were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

inclusive, set apart by an act of Congress
March 3. 1897. in the national cemetery at
Arlington Va. for nurses of the civil war. 10
commemorate the self-denying and patri-
otto services OF those noble women who
served as nurses on the field and in the hos
pltals Tor the soldiers and seamen of the
national government during the war of the
rebellion, said sum to be expended under
the direction OF a commission to be com
posed OF the Secretary Of War and tne Ma
Civil War e
Mr. Penrose has heartily carried out the
wishes OF the friends of this measure. and
on military affairs. where Ii will douhtIess
receive favorable consideration.
KATE NJ. SCOTT,
National Secretary. Association of Army
Nurses Of Civil War.
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Hawaii, and now known as Ocean Island.
still the charts will not be modified to that
effect until most careful ocean survey by
a naval vessel determines conclusively that
Morrell Island does not exist.
The plans of the Navy Department con-
template a careful examination of the num-
erous points of danger now shown on the
charts by having thorough search made
with the most approved instruments OF the
paths of navigation extending from the
Pacific coast to the Philippines, with the
view to safeguarding the large and grow
ing commerce and travel Of the Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

Perry w. Ruth. the street car conductor
who was recently charged with having as
saulted Policeman Doyle. was tried in the
Police Court today and acquitted. As here
tofore published in The Star. there was a
collision at Pennsylvania avenue and 9th
street. and the policeman called the rail-
road men to account for the affair. During
the conversation. 1t was alleged. the con-
ductor's hand touched the officer Judge
Kimbali failed to find that an assault had
been committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17
Quarterly Meetings Of Missionary So.
cfet1eS,

The program has been arranged for the
quarterly meeting Of the Woman's Mission
airy Societies of the Methodist Church, to
be held at St. Paurs Church next Wednes-
day. The home society will meet in the
morning. Mrs 8. L. Tullock, president.
when Rev. Stowell L. Bryant, the pas
tor. will welcome the ladies to the
church and Governor Brady of Alaska
will address the meeting. The foreign so-
ciety will meet In the afternoon, Mrs. F..
M. Bristol, president. Reports will be read
and there will be exercises by the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

I'm the Spring, those PimpFes, Bos and Eruptions,
those Headaches Bilious Turns That Tired Feeling,
indicate that there cobwebs i'm the SYSTEM Ii needs
thorough brushing, and the Hoods Sarsa-
parila, which sweeps all hGors before it. This great
medicine has such power purify IN vtalize the
blood that it thoroughly cleanses whole
physical SYSTEM creates appetite and seadies the
nothing else does 1T possesses properties Peculiar to
Itself which make it the Ideal Spring Medicine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17
4 Correction as to the Nurses Monu-
ment.

4 CORRECTION as TO the Nurses' MOnu-
ment.
To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
In Fridays issue of your paper / no
lice a communication headed Why Not
Honor the Civil War Nurses and I wish
to correct the Misrepresentation on the part
of the writer In regard to the bill in ques-
ton. The bill introduced by Senator Pen
rose for the National Association of Army
Nurses of the Civil War Is headed as fol-
lows authorizing the erection OF a mon
Lment in the national cemetery at Arling-
ten. Va. to commemorate the services of
the army nurses of the civil war 1t pro-
vfdes that the sum Of 5000 lis hereby ap-
propriated to erect monument on the plot
OF ground, lots numbered 1851 to 1856, both
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sedRwick Command, U. v. U.

A meeting Of Sedgwick Command, U. v.
L.. was held Wednesday evening, at which
there were present many representative
members from the G. A r. stirring
speech was made by Commander-in-ChieY
Dyrenforth- There was a general discus
sion Of topics Of interest. The hour OF ~
o'clock was almost reached before adjourn
ment, 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

Contracts have been awarded by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company for the
construction of solid stone bridge over
the Susouehanna river Ut Havrs de Grace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-17

stops the Couch
and Works or the Cold.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure a cold In
one day No cure, Day. Price. nc. ja91-so16t-t
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It will be pleasant news for our local
artists. and those Interested in art In a
general way. as well. to hear that the tr,,s-
tees Of the corcoran Gallery have taken
steps to at once put. the fine hemicycIc
room in condition to be used for the pur-