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The Irish standard., 1900-10-06

John G. Woolley, Prohibitionist
candidate for president, has no ex-
allied opinion of the Republican party.
In his speech in Minneapolis he said:
"The Republican party is the Pluto of
the political Olympus. 1t has put on
the whole armor of the world. the
flesh and the graveyard. 1t has girded
its loins with the liquor power, has
put on the breastplate of commercial
ism, is shod with the talk of the Cos
pei, is armed with the lance of pros
perity, has on it's head the helmet Of
the trusts, carries the sword of the
spoils system, and has as its canteen
motto, "Root, Griggs or die.'
The Irish standard., 1900-10-06

Says our youthful and vigorous
contemporary, the Minneapolis Star:
People have become so engrossed
with the incidents of the campaign
that no one has asked about the war
tax. The Republicans told us that
this "stamp act" was but a temporary
measure. Business men have endu, cd
1t patiently, but they are becoming
tired. With the advance ideas in re-
gard to expansion it looks that the
day of relief will be long postponed
How do you like it, anyway?
The Irish standard., 1900-10-06

w. E. Verify, the Republican parti-
san who dishes up political potpourri
to suit the taste of Mckinley readers
of the Minneapolis Tribune, says that
VIM. j. Bryan has one popularity lie
dislikes very much. I'm meeting you
for the first time" says Verify, "his
eye gives you just one quick glance
After that you cannot catch it. He
will talk to you and allow his eye to
wander elsewhere. In consequence
Of this the person to whom he is talk
ing is seldom at his ease and soon
retires." Perhaps this is why Verify
did not give fair reports Of Bryan's
speeches in North Dakota. Instead of
giving Bryan's words rs uttered Yer
ity interjects his own views and com.
ments into his report. He edits Bry-
ans speeches instead Of reporting
them. Verify, thy name is not Verac-
ity, and Bryan knows it at q glance.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

a prosperity that will prove more bsne-
fetal than will any passing furry that
does nothing save give a temporary
boom to speculative prices.-Baltimor
American.
in progressive euchre circles Mr..
Bryan will receive sympathy as a man
who tried to play a lone hand without
the right ds.-Washington Star.
Popocrats are considerably worried
because their shouts failed to stampede
the foreign-born voters. Noise may at
tract attention for a moment but
scarecrows are played Out-Omaha
Bee.
Prosperity is so magnanimous that
it is not going to overlook even Boss
Croker. He will make more out of the
advance in the stock market than he
lost on election Dets.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
This country is not yet ready, Snd
never will be ready for mob rule, a de-
preciated currency and flag dishon-
Ored by being hauled down to the petty
chief of a small tribe Of semi-savages
Cleveland Leader
In several Of his speeches Mr.. Bryan
said that people Jmeaning Republicans)
who could not get an idea into their
heads would be very apt to get it in
the neck" He knows how it is himself
nOw.-IndianapOlis Journal.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
Has No Nnte
From the Dover Index.

From the Dover Index.
Much difference of opinion exists as
TO whether or not the lieutenant-gov-
ernOr will have q vote in case there
should be a tie in balloting for a
United States senator. by the joint
session of the two branches of the
General Assembly.
The constitutional provision defining
the duties of the lieutenant- governor
is perfectly clear concerning the mat.
ter It is as follows: "He shall be
president of the Senate, but shall have
no vote unless the Senate be equally
divided"
From the above wording OF tn,
Constitution. it is readily seen that tn,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is president of tn,
Senate only; and that the phraseology
is such as to bar any implication
Whatever as to his right to take par
in the election OF a United States sen
atOr by the joint session Of the Legis
lature. He is not a member Of tn,
joint body, and consequently has n,
voice in its affairs.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
WORK OF CONGRESS

The United States Senate in execu-
tive session yesterday adopted, by a
vote of 65 to II, the amendment 10 The
Hay-Pauncefote treaty, authorizing une
United States to defend its interests in
the canal. Further amendments were
offered, but not acted upon. At the
open session Senator Hanna spoke for
three hours in support Of the Ship
Subsidy bill.
The House continued the debate on
the War Revenue Reduction bill. Cen
eral debate upon the bill will close at
o'clock to-day and Mr.. Payne. the
floor leader OF the majority, expects
the bill to pass before adjournment.
The House adopted a resolution for a
holiday recess from Friday, December
2l, to Thursday. January 8, 1901.
The House Committee on Naval Az
fairs yesterday filed a report favorable
to the bill authorizing the appoint
ment Of Representative Boutelle. OF
Maine, as a captain on the retired list
OF the navy.
The Pension Appropriation bill was
completed yesterday by the House
Subcommittee on Appropriations. II
carries about s145,25O,OOO, OF which
about s144,OOo,OOO is for pensions ant
the balance for administration.
The nomination Of Judson c. Clem
ents, of Georgia, to be interstate com
merco commissioner. was sent to tn
Senate yesterday. Mr.. Clements sue
eeeds himself.
Senator Money yesterday introduce
a resolution in the Senate providin
authority for the abrogation Of tn
Clayton-Bulwer treaty by diplomat
negotiation.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

turn 10 Smyrna for another year. but
he asked that the invitation be with
drawn, saying that certain emergen-
cies might arise which would embar-
rass both him and the congregation.
The Rev. c. w. Prettyman, d. d., who
is finishing a fve-years pastorate ar
Salisbury. Nd, viii leave there next
March. and indications point to Mr..
Hill succeeding him. Mr.. Hill was
pastor of the Salisbury Church from
1891 to 1895.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

IT pays, sometimes, to be- a. member
OF Congress. Take. for instance. the
case Of Representative Joseph l.. Kerr,
Of Maryland. He was elected to serve
out the unexpired term OF Governor
Smith, and will take part in the pro-
ceedings OF Congress only three
months OF the twenty-four. He will
receive the $4,000 which Mr.. Smith re-
linquished when he left the House to
become governor. In addition TO that,
he will receive $1,000 to which he is
entitled for this years service. Bar
ring the amount that may have been
drawn by Governor Smith, he will re-
ceive the mileage for the full term
making a total Of about $4,000 for
three months service. Il is useless
TO argue the question Of whether the
nation will receive fair equivalent foI
such an extraordinary expenditure.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Celestial gall will have reached its
climax when the Chinese Government
puts in a claim for counter-indemnity.
All such claims should be rejected
with a promptness which will give
the Eastern diplomats to understand
that the only thing for their govern
ment to do is to pay smart money for
the outrages committed against for
eigners, and give adequate guarantees
for the future conduct of its people.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

BY unanimous vote the members Of
Company f, n. C. D., last night elect
ed First Lieutenant Simon P. Doherty
captain. This action augurs well for
the future Of the company, for Cap
tain Doherty is one Of themost active,
energetic and intelligent members of
the organization, and will take pride
in advancing the company to its proper
place in the National Guard.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

More naval vessels are being built
now than ever before at any one time,
and the czar's proposal that the great
nations Of the world disarm them
selves and put their trust in arbitra-
tion seems to have fallen on sterile
grnnnd
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Here is Democratic post-election
comfort for you, fresh from the editor
ial columns of the Princess Anne
Marylander-H Herald and Weekly Com
forter: whilst the Democrats have no
power in Congress they may, however,
have a little fun in watching the Re
publlcans quarrel over the spoils."
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
NEWSPAPER opinion
The Grade Crossings Bill

From the Washington Star
The House District Committee to-day
decided to report the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad grade crossing bill substan-
TALLY as IL was received from the Sen
ate No change was made In the pro
yision for two bridges across the river
and il appears inevitable thai the bill
VIII become a law in this general form
The expediu9n shown in this case
forehEadows that there willbelittle de-
lay in pressing the bill to a conclusion
and the prospect is therefore that shcr
will be actual legislation before
Spring ON tins long delayed question
Of The grade crossings IN South WASH.
.rstcn. Ihe.e Is obvious ineqaiiy *
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

England feels grateful to Lord Rob
erts for the signal manner in which
he broke the back of the Boer resist
ance to the aggressions Of the Brit
ons in South Africa. It is reported
that Queen Victoria has decided to
confer a dukedom on him and that
Parliament will be asked to vote him
S5OO,OOO How would the Duke of AT
rica sound?
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Referring to the matter of the avn
ing post at Tenth and Market streets.
which is so close to the curb as TO
prevent a person from standing in
front of IT when a car is turning into
Tenth street from Market. General
Superintendent Joseph c. Lugar of
the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany says that his company is anxious
to have the post removed, and has Of
fered to replace it in another position,
but so far has been unable to obtain
the consent Of the property owner.
Then let the city authorities take the
matter up where General Manager Lu-
gar left off and thus remove this mem
ace to public safety. 1t has been
pending long enough.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
THE EVENING JOURNAL FRIDAY DECEMBER. IL 1890

PEELED the directors to keep it closed
next year. except one day each week,
to receive books that have been taken
out and to give books out to sub
scribers, thus continuing Il only as a
circulating library. That the directors
have acted wisely no one doubts, but
there must be something wrong with
the people Of a town the size CT Dover
when they give their library such
shabby support.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
nEkpectationn

Written for the Evening Journal.
I've tended all the meetin's,
In the halls an on the street;
I've marched in the professions,
Till my bruised an swollen feet
Ached enough to set me crazy,
Yet ! never let it phase me
But kept marchin', like a daisy,
keepin' time to music sweet
I've journeyed miles an miles,
An was never known TO fret
But the Office I'm expectin'-
Why, haven't got as yet.
I've worked among the people,
Every night an every day,
I've got 'em to the meetin's
Where I've tried to make 'em stay
Yes. I've worn out honest leather
In most every kind o. weather,
Jes' to get the folks together,
So they'd vote the proper way.
I've tried most every argument
To win 'em, you can best,
But the office I'm eXpectin'-
Why, / haven't got as yet.
I've worked the country over
In such energetic style.
Thinkin' that perhaps I'd get
An office after while:
But it seems that the conditions
Are such that all positions
Go to folks. not politicians,
But who sit around an smile.
So I'm gettin kind O. tired
For I'm fallin' into debt,
An the office I'm expectin'-
Why ] haven't got as yet
BARD OF DOLLAR HILL.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Step by step and year by year the
United States advances towards first
place in the industrial world. It al
ready leads in the production of iron,
steel. coal, copper. cotton, breadstuffs,
provisions and many other daily re-
.quirements of mankind. The signs OF
the times point to its ultimate occupa-
ton Of first place in nearly all things
commercial.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Sound money sentiment grows
stronger and stronger in New York.
The Board of Trade and TranspOrta-
ton has memorialized Congress to
make the volume Of currency more re-
sponsive TO the requirements of trade
and to ensure the perpetuity Of the
gold standard. This is another nail in
the coffin Of Organism.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

In order to expedite the preliminary
negotiations at Pekin, Secretary Hay
has accepted the British suggestion
that China must accept the terms pre-
sented before the final negotiations can
begin. A former German court chap
lain says the emperor Of China has in
CURED the enmity OF the dowager EN-.
press by accepting the Christian faith
Secret societies in China threaten al
uprising to drive out all foreigners.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

The advertiser who wants to reach
the buying public must use the Even
ing journal. for it has the circulation
and its readers are the people who dc
the buying. Better results are oh.
tained from advertisements placed in
our columns than from those inserted
in any other newspaper published il
the State
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

one is apparently
central over the
northeastern Gulf
of Mexico. The
northwestern Gis-
turbance is slow
ly disappearing,
while another has
appeared on the
N ort h Pacific
coast. Forecast:
Increasing cloudi-
ness and colder to-
day, with snow or
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
Dress Goods

Fine black Poplin, reduced from 69c.
to Soc yard
All-wool Homespun, in dark gray,
reduced from 81 to 75c. yard
Double width Camel's Hair Plaid.
reduced from 40c. to 25c. yd.
Broadcloth SO inches width, in all
shades. 81 yd., worth s1.25.
3S inch Lansdowne in all light
shades. for Ladies Waist. reduced
from s1.25 to 81 yd Saturday only.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Colonel Bryan would like to run
again in the same old way, but the Ma
tional Democracy seemingly has lost
all faith dn It's mascot who proved a
hoodoo in 1896 and 1900
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

For many years the public library in
Dover has been one Of the good fea-
lures OF the town. and il does not re-
fleet to the credit Of the people that the
falling OF IN the number Of annual
subscriptions and the small halanc.
in the hands Of the treasurer has com
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

with Portugal and the Transvaal
both beneath the protecting paw of the
British lion. what is poor little Hol-
land going to do about IL?
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

1t is highly probable that the Rev.
Charles A. Hill will retire from the
pastorste of the Smyrna M z. Church
at the end II this conference year.
next March. Al the recent quarterly
conference. Elr Hill was invited to re-
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Our columns show that the mer-
chants of Wilmington recognize that
the Evening Journal is the very best
advertising medium in the State of
Delaware. Advertisements inserted in
the Evening Journal bring results, and
that is what the business men desire,
and have a right to expect.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
Hosiery and
UnderW

Boys Hose. extra heavy
ribbed with double knee and hed
pair, 3 pairs for Soc, worth Csc. /
Misses fine black ribbed Hose
double sole and heel, 15c. pair,
zoe. pair.
Ladies gray ribbed fleece
trimmed with silk ribbon, rs
from soc. to 39c
Case Boys extra fleece
Shirts and Drawers, 25c. piece,
30c.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Solid values, honest prices should
prevail. imitation should be avoided.
and the business Of the country should
be given a rock-bottom foundation for
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

st. Michael's, Md. is a small place,
but a progressive spirit prevails there
and it has taken practical form in the
installation of a system Of water
works which will improve the santa
'tion of the town as well as protect it
against the ravages of fire. The Even
ing Journal congratulates the people
on their enterprise.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

rain this afternoon or evening. To-
morrow, snow; brisk northerly winds.
Sunrise. 7:l5; sunset, 4:35; length Of
day, Oh, 20m moon rises. l.0S q. m;
moon SETS. 12.01 "a p,
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
Fancy Articles for
Holiday Gil

Celluloid Leather Opal Glassv
Sterling Silver and Ebonyware,
Guiding Glove and Handker,
Boxes, Collar and Cuff Boxes. Y
Boxes, Photo Holders, Jewelry {
and a score Of other useful arti
from 10c. to $3.50.
Pictures and Picture Frames,
10c to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
Special Sale.
Suits, Coats and Furs.

What is more acceptable for the
holidays than a stylish Tailor-made
Gown or Fur?
Ladies' Suits. in Venetian, Home
spun and Cheviot, silk and satin lined,
all this seasons styles, reduced from
S12 and $40 to S69S.
Ladies Jackets, of Beaver Cloth and
Oxford mixture for $40. Worth $12
and SIS.
Furs-Stone Marten Scarf for $4.9s,
worth $3.50; Black Marten Scarf, So,
worth $3.50; Sable Opossum Scarf,
s4.9S, worth $3.50.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Some amusing burlesques at South
ern Country Fair next week.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
USEFUL
XMAS
GIFTS.

Our Hats and Bonnets are marvels
of beauty. Workmanship frst-class.
Coloring and design Of latest pattern.
Your wife and daughter would appre-
ciate one for a Xmas gift Nothing
would please her so well. All our
Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at
great reduction. Golf Hats reduced tc
less than one-half
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

According to the statistics OF many
insurance companies more persons
are being struck by lightning than in
former years. This condition should
serve as an inspiration for the follow
ers of the gasman.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Croker may appoint a Reform Com
mittee Of seventy to hunt down those
$40 men in Greater New York who
voted the Prohibition ticket
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
MackintOshes

A gift that will be appreciated long
after the holidays.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

The weather ana the Almanac.
The northern storm has moved to
the Maine coast, while the southern
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

For Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Tammany helps him who helps
himself, and the people Of New York
are about tired Of it.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Dover has taken step in the right
direction. The Town Council has or
dered that no more frame buildings be
erected on the principal streets of the
town. This will not only tend to pre-
vent fires, but also render the suppress
sion OF such fires as do occur more
easy of accomplishment by the volun-
teer fire department.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

Persons who contemplate visiting
Buffalo next Summer to see the Pan
American Exhibition will be gratified
by the statement which comes from
Chicago that a rate as low as one fare
for the round trip, and, possibly, one
cent a mile, may be authorized by the
railroads In event Of such concessions
the exhibition should prove a great
success for it is being well advertised
and seemingly meets with public favor.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14

In the German Reichstag the Beers
have some friends who resent the non
reception OF President Kruger by
Emperor william. In answer to their
complaints Imperial Chancellor Won
Buelow repudiates the suggestion that
the governments action was prompted
by any proposal from the English
court or government No matter what
prompted the German government to
assume It's attitude towards Kruger, II
is apparent that there is no disposi-
tion on the part OF Germany to inter
vene in behalf OF the South African
republic.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
CLuBs ARE non rRuMPS

Addlcks club No. 1.-Wllliam B.
Clerk for mayoralty candidate. and
Wilmington for the Democrats. No
good. Didn't scare anybody. and
wouldn't work.
Addicks club No. 2-Hold up in the
United States Senate OF the Federal
appropriation for the improvement Of
the christiana river. Never took a
trick.
Clubs are not trumps this time, gen.
tlemen.
This is a game OF good, honest
hearts. up d.
Evening journal., 1900-12-14
SChiIling Dry GOOACo..I
3I4 Market Street.
Holiday Gifts for A
A Few Suggestions Worthy of Considera
for Gift Giving.

Misses Mackintoshes. with Of
and velvet collar, S19S, worth
Misses Mackintoshes, wit
capes and velvet collar, made ,
cloth, SO, worth 81.
Ladies' Mackintoshes. wit
caPss, from s2.9S up to SS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-07
The Average Cook.

writer on modern cookery says that II
would be more OF an art and less of a
gamble" if the heat could be put just
where it is wanted and nowhere else. The
electrical kitchen is likely to be a boon
10 the housekeeper for the reason that it
does precisely this, and makes her indie
pendent. to great extent, of the f1uctua-
lions of earthly existence She need no
longer be anxious about the quality of
wood or of kindiiDgs, or worry over the di-
rection Of the wind. In short, it is prophe-
sled that the electrical kitchen will pro-
duce elysium
But il ought to be generally recognized
that 70 modern convenience will do this
without brains behind it, The trouble with
most housekeeping nowadays is that the
modern woman is apt to think that with
all the conveniences of her kitchen the
food ought to cook itself It will not. Every
convenience and new invention must be
properly managed and taken care OF, ana
sometimes there are so many of these that
they make work instead Of saving it.
The main difficulty with the whole sub
ject of cookery is the lack of science which
characterizes it as practiced by most wo-
men The average cook is nothing but an
amateur. and all she knows has been
learned either by blind obedience to ira
dftional instruction or by equally blind ex-
pertinent. Her mother taught her, for ex
ample, to make tea by pouring hot water
on the leaves and allowing them to steep
or possibly TO boil. She makes her tea in
the same way, and drinks two or even
three cups Of the connection. She never
thinks. and no ore suggests to her, that
the second and third cups have peculiar
bitter taste. Perhaps she learns to like
that flavor. Nobody has ever told her that
1t is caused by the poisonous substance
lurking in the leaves, and extracted by
too long soaking. In the same way she
makes her bread as her mother taught her,
and distrusts all bakers stuff" because
it is raised with drugs"-ignoring the
fact that bread which is not raised at all.
or has fermented until it is sour, is about
as unwhoiesone as any bakers compound
Of chips and wind. There are a hundred
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-07
THE STRANDED TRANSPORT.
Further Particulars Regarding tn
Accident to the NcPherson-

Further Particulars Regarding the
Accident to the NcPherson-
NEW YORK, Aug. THE Atlas Line
steamer AIene, Captain Long. which ar
rived this morning from West India ports,
reports the United States Army transport
Mcpherson, from Santiago 10 New York,
ashore at Fortune Island. Captain Long
on arriving al Quarantine this morning re-
ported while calling at Fortune Island On
August at daylight he sighted the United
States transport Mcpherson ashore. After
landing the native laborers Captain Long
Immediately proceeded to the assistance
of the transport. He learned that she
went ashore at daylight on the ID inst.
From what could be learned on board it
appears the Mcpherson was proceeding at
full speed and more than two miles out of
her course when she went ashore. The
second officer was in charge on the bridge
at the time OF the accident.
Captain Byrne, on finding the transport
hard and fast. made every preparation to
Tighten and float the vessel. Her troops,
consisting of over four hundred men, were
landed on the island considerable guam
THY Of stores were also transferred to the
shore. Hedge anchors were put overheard.
The steamer then attempted to back off
into deep water but without success. The
Alene made fast to the transport at II a.
M and pulled steadily until 3 2. m, but
failed TO float her.
Cable reports from Nassau state that the
transport was foated on the 9TH The Nc
Pherson left Santiago with 9 officers and
412 mea of the Fifth Z. S. Infantry on
their way to China.