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, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Geo. H. Hunt has closed out all
her old stock and replaced 1t with new
and can afford to sell cheaper than
competitors because her expenses are
less.
, 1900-09-28
GERMANY FOR WAR
IMPRESSION BECOMES GENERAL
THAT HER COURSE MEANS
THIS.

Fleet and Army Observation-Disclosures
Of the United States Criticised by
the kaiser-Chinese Preparing for
the Conflict and the Boxers in
Control All Over the Empire.
, 1900-09-28

Almost any form Of legal SlanH may
be had at The Republican o0cA
, 1900-09-28

Old papers 26c per hundred At The
Republican omo2
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
FOR IMPARTIAL NEUTRALITY

A cablegram from London says:
There is no truth in the report that
President Kruger has sued for peace
and no communication from him on
the subject is expected in the immedi-
ate future"
Six siege trains have been ordered to
be prepared at Aldershot for transpor-
tation to South Africa
The queen, at Windsor Castle yes
terday. reviewed detachment of the
guards which is proceeding to South
Africa She addressed the troops, wish
ing them success.
Secretary OF State Hay yesterday in
formed the Boer delegates at Wash
ington that the president feels that nc
course is open to him, except to persist
in the policy of impartial neutrality
between England and the South Afri-
can republics.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
RATHBONE is
KEPT ON ISLAND
From Exercising
His Duties and His Ar
rest May Follow

Havana, May 22.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow yesterday
took over the direction of the postal
affairs OF the island, relieving Estes G.
Rathbone. director of pests, who was
suspended Saturday, although formal
announcement of the suspension was
not made until yesterday. II had been
generally conceded that suspension
must come. as the charges against Alr.
Rathbone OF acts of criminal negli-
gence have been multiplying daily. II
is asserted that he has not shown any
indications of a desire to have official
records kept, and that he has inn
properly endorsed expense accounts.
his own and Neely's, to a surprising de-
gree.
During the Investigations now in
progress Mr.. Rathbone will not be al
lowed to leave the island. 1t is re-
ported that w. II. Reeves, in his con-
fession, made charges that reflect seri-
ously upon Mr.. Rathbone's honesty.
Mr. Bristow and the inspectors have
found nothing but chaos throughout
the entire department. Often no rec
ords were kept for days at a time and
to get a thorough insight calls for the
services of every inspector now here.
A considerable time must elapse before
the facts of the case will be known.
Indeed, 1t is doubtful If the muddle
will ever be entirely cleared up.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
GAVE MARKS OF MERIT
TO POLICE OFFICERS

AT the meeting of the Board OF Police
Commissioners last night marks Of
merit were given to several officers at
the suggestion OF Chief Of Police
Dolan
Officer Gillon was given a mark for
refIaining from using his club while
arresting a young man by the name
of John Joyce. The prisoner was
troublesome, and the officer had an ex-
cuse for using his baton
Officers McGillon and DOnOhoe were
given marks OF merit for the judg-
ment they displayed during a fire re-
Gently at Ninth and Spruce streets,
They aroused the occupants of the
dwelling, and probably saved several
lives
The board instructed Chief Dolan re-
garding the Spring cleaning, white
washing and general renovating Of the
police station.
The quarterly report OF the police
captains on the pawn shops, junk shops
and sporting houses was read and
filed. Chief Dolan submitted his re
port Of the meeting of the annual con.
vention OF the chiefs Of police.
The application OF Charles Bullock
for a position as patrolman was re
ceived and read. The board instructed
the chief TO exert due diligence for th'
I protection of the public during the visit
OF Buffalo Bill's show to Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The amount of bonds exchanged at
the treasury to date for the new per
cent consols is s274 ,230,35O.
John Stackhouse was murdered near
Maynard, Ark, his eyes gouged out
and nose and ears cut off.
A strike Of the turner's" stopped op-
erations in all of the Akron (O) pot
teries yesterday and 500 men are idle.
Minnie Seligman Cutting. the ac-
tress, was granted a divorce from Rob-
ert l.. Cutting yesterday in st. Louis.
Saturday a hailstorm struck the viii
lage of Greenwood, Fla. leaving a
path of destruction five miles long and
one mile wide.
Senator Platt, of New York. declares
that he has no interest in Cuban rail-
roads and never has had, as charged
In a recent publication.
Thomas Brady and wife went TO
church Sunday night from their home
near Nashville. Their four children,
aged to 13. were burned to death.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
EVANS LAUGHS
AT RESIGNATION
Says He Expects to Serve
Full Term in Pension
Bureau

Washington, May 22.-Henry Clay
Evans, United States commissioner of
pensions, it not going to retire from
his present Office as reported by am
bitious correspondents of a few news-
papers. Governor Evans was seen at
the pension bureau yesterday by a re-
porter.
"Is it true" he was asked, that you
are going to resign?"
The pension commissioner laughed
heartily before answering, then he
said: For the past three years it has
been announced a score of times that
/ intended to resign. or will be COM
PEELED to resign. You see, I'm still
here"
"Then the last story is untrue?" was
asked
1T is" came the emphatic answer.
"I've no more intention Of resigning
than you have Of starting for the Klon-
dixie today"
The pension commissioner added
that he expected to serve out his full
term, despite all stories to tho con-
trary, frequently put into circulation
by his enemies.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
Two LEADERS ARB
FAR FROM THH GOAL
DR.. Moore and DR.. Hamilton
FaVOriteS for the Meth
OdiSt BiShOpricS

Chicago, May 22.-The west and the
east were close together and close to
victory in the 10th ballot for bishop,
taken just before the adjournment of
the session of the general Methodist
conference yesterday. According to
the statements made by delegates who
claim to know the findings of the tell
ers, the west, as represented by DR..
David H. Moore, Of Cincinnati, editor
of the Western Christian Advocate,
led the east, as represented by DR.. j.
W. Hamilton. of New York, senior sec
retary of the Freedman's Aid and
Southern Education society, by about
a dozen votes.
The result Of the 10th ballot as it
was unofIicially given out, follows:
Whole number OF votes cast, 657. Nee
essary for a choice, 43S. David H.
Moore, 425; ]. W. Hamilton. 413; J. r.
Day, 1873. DR.. Henry Spellmeyer and
DR.. Neely, it is said, gained few votes
and the list Of scattering votes was in
creased.
Debate on the important question of
the pastOrate time limit was continued.
The debate was frequently interrupted
by lively and at times stormy discus
sions over the .balloting for the epis-
copacy, several attempts being made,
but without success, to indefinitely
postpone further balloting. During one
tilt over this subject Judge Lore, of
Delaware, put the conference in a per-
feet uproar by stating that il was COM
mon talk that reading candidates for
the episcopacy were using unsavory
DOlitical methods in attcmDting TO fur
ther their chances OF success.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
EVIDENCES oF nHARMONYn

Here is some more inside informa-
ton concerning the harmony which af-
fiicts the Democratic party Of Della
ware:
That the hlgh-handed methods pur-
sued by the Democratic County Com
mittee, especially in dealing in ward
nomination and elections, must be
stopped, is significant OF the action
taken by a three-fourth majority Of the
Democrats of the Fourth legislative
district Friday night at their meeting,
when delegates TO the State Convention
were nominated.
The Democrats OF the district are de-
termined that unless matters are salts
factorily arranged they will make
trouble in the party ranks before
November 8. They have reached the
conclusion that it is about time to put
n stop, and a bar against the meddling
OF Mr. Patrick Neary and his retinue
OF cohorts in the affairs OF the Fourth
district. For once the younger element
OF Democracy stands up for right and
principal. The party managers are
inviting trouble in the Fourth district
and unless Chairman Neary is rele-
gated TO the rear there will be trouble
and visions Of trouble.
These extracts are from the VIII
mingtaon Democrat, the Free Silver anti
expansion organ Of Former Representa-
tive L. Irving Handy, John G. Gray and
the Democratic League OF Delaware.
1t is the only Bryan newspaper In this
city Of $4,000 inhabitants, and week
ly newspaper at that.
But the funny part Of it is that the
Free Silver men, who have been claim
ing full swing here, denounce the sound
money men as party managers who
'are inviting trouble" and visions of
trouble" Such harmony as that which
prevails in the Democratic party is
most encouraging to Republicans.
And a still funnier thing is that Mr..
Neary has been sustained by the Demo
cratic City Committee; so that, the
Bryanites are at liberty to make all the
trouble they want to-
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
Wen Attended.

Despite the inclemency OF the
weather last Saturday, VOTERS Great
Down Town Department Store, at Sec
ond and Market streets. had a very
cheerful appearance upon the inside
The store was crowded with eager
buyers. indulging in the many tempt
ing bargains arranged for their unload
ing sale. The sale is still being con
tinued, and as is always the case, Mr.
Wolters is first to the front, with tn,
assertion that they will keep all cloth.
ing purchased from them in rcpaii
free of charge for one year. Their at
on another page is well worth reading
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
OPPOSITION NOT PRESSED
TO CONVICT LABOR Bill

Washington. May 22.-Tne house
yesterday, under suspension Of rules,
passed two important bills reported by
the committee on labor-one to extend
the eight hour law to all laborers en-
ployed under contract on government
work and the other to prohibit inter
state traGic In prison made goods by
bringing them under the jurisdiction
OF the police powers of the state. The
former bill is designed to carry the
law Of 1892 to its logical conclusion
The convict labor bill caused some
sharp inquiries from members from
southern states. where prison labor Il
employed in the fields and in the
mines. but upon assurances that 4
would not interfere with the produc
tion Of coal, cotton or lumber the op
position was not pressed.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

Colonel William Jennings Bryan
seemingly feels that he owes the coun-
try an apology for quitting the service
before the fighting was over, for he
says: when a mother loses her son in
a war for liberty 1t is the noblest sacri-
fee, but when you shed the blood of
American boys for conquest and trade
you dishonor our traditions and put
shame upon our motherhood" In the
eyes OF American motherhood the boy
who dies uncomplainingly beneath his
flag In the Philippines is far more
worthy OF honor and respect than the
man who goes into the service for po-
litical effect, leaves the service for po-
litioal effect. and abuses the service for
political effect. Colonel Bryan's war
record is split in the middle and sui
lied by his reasonable utterances. The
nation whipped Spain without his as
sistance and it will whip the Filipino
Insurgents without his assistance. In
fact, Il can do anything without his as
sistance, and he needn't hunt for a job.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

Having failed TO influence President
Mckinley to pursue the ruinous and
unpatriotic course Of withdrawing our
troops from the Philippines. the anti
expansionists now are withdrawing the
army officers without the approval OF
the administration. Such utterances
as Officers tire Of fighting the Fill.
pinos. Scores OF army men hrow up
their places In disgust. Rainy season
sickens them. designations so numer-
Ously presented as to threaten demoral-
ization OF the service were any to be ae-
cepted," now appear in the anti-expan-
sion newspapers in their efforts 10 ere
ate public sentiment against the reten-
tion Of the islands. But the fighting
proceeds. The officers lead and the
men follow. They will continue to dc
so until the insurrection is Suppressed
and the supreme authority OF th'
United States is recognized from on,
end OF the archipelago to the other
and here at home President MclSinle,
will lead the host Of American
voters which will rout the Filipino
sympathizers who have played such
reasonable pant in the conflict. Owe
there it is a battle Of bullets; over her
it will be battle of ballots. In bot
places the dignity of the country vii
be upheld and its enemies put 70 rout.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

We can only repeat that the Sunday
Star treated OF Patty Cannon as pat
Cannon, and that the Philadelphia
Public Ledger assisted in the work OF
converting George Alfred Townsend's s
creature into a man. Why squirm? We
also repeat our assertion that Addicks
attempted TO deal with the Democrats
in the SOS. He had dealt with them
prior to the Richardson-Reynold
campaign in 1890, and in that cam
paign ne was a contributor to the
Democratic campaign fund on his own
admission.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
M'KINLEY WILL
REMAIN NEUTRAL
Receives theBOer Enjoys Un-
officially, and Tells Them
Plain Facts

washington, May 22.-The Boer rep
resentatives were received by the
president at the White House at 10
o'clock this morning Their visit to
the executive mansion was arranged
for them by Secretary Hay during
their call at the state department yes
terday afternoon. The call on the
president was entirely unofficial in
character, as the ENJOYS have not yet
presented to the officials here the Gre
dentials with which they are accredit-
ed. Nor do they state positively just
when these credentials are to be laid
before this government.
When the peace ENJOYS called at the
state department Secretary Of State
Hay informed them that the president
feels that in the present circumstances
no course is open TO him except to
persist in the policy of impartial neu-
trality between England and the South
African republics.
The ENJOYS express their disinclina-
tion to discuss what will be their fu-
ture course now that the United States
government has made known ofiici-
ally its intention not to interfere. They
persist in maintaining that It is inn
proper to state publicly what steps
they are to take in anticipation Of ac-
quainting the officials of the govern.
ment with their intentions. Encour-
aged by the many manifestations OF
popular approval OF their cause by
people throughout the United States
they appear to be laying much stress
on this as a possible factor in securing
some assistance to their cause, ever
though the executive branch will no
interfere.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
RESOLUTIONS Of Respect

The meeting Of the Benevolent
neer Literary Association held
evening was adjourned after adoT
the following resolution in due res
of the death of the Rev. M. X. Fall
Whereas, We learn with deep r6
the death of the Rev. NJ. X. Fallon,
of our most beloved and respe
priests; and. therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death OF
Rev. NJ. X. Fallon the community
fers the loss of one OF its most valu
citizens, and the diocese of Della
one of its truest and nOblest pri'
and be it further
Resolved, That these resolution
spread on the minutes of the orgal
tion, and that copy be pubhshe
the daily papers. And as a fur
mark Of respect we attend the fur
in a body, and do now adjourn.
Thomas NJ. Monaghan
John J. Moran,
Thomas j. Walsh,
James j. COrrigan,
c. William Malcom,
Commits
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

W%AeN~A oAA OlC nlQc Ol Tue paper OIliJ.
The Hon. James H. Hughes having
recently purchased a large country es-
tate near Lynch's Lake, and
remodeled and extensively improved
the same with the view of using it as
Summer home, is entertaining a
small and select party at an impromptu
house-warming.
Mr. Hughes has stocked the lake
with the choicest game fish, as angling
is one of the state secretary's chief di-
versions. The grounds have been pret-
tily laid out with tennis courts and
golf links, which afford the guests am
pie means of recreation.
Among the guests are. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Ridgely, Jr., Mrs. Phillipa
Fisher, the chaperone, and Miss Phyllis
Ridgely, of Dover; Miss Gertrude b.
Warrington, of Virginia; Miss Helen
M. Clay, Of Kentucky; Miss Rebecca
Oppenheimer, of New York: James
Lester Wolcott, Frank Hall Davis
Samuel Maxwell Harrington. and
George Gordon Massey, Of Dover.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

Continental Europe may hate America,
but IL 1t should become necessary for
us to send a warship into the Darda-
nelles TO force the sultan to pay that
indemnity, there is no power in conti-
mental Europefoolhardye enough to block
the channel. There are several nations
over there which would rather advance
the sultan the money than attempt to
prevent an American advance on Con-
stantinople.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

aries. and with City Council rendered
bankrupt by its Democratic methods OF
financiering, a serious problem con-
fronts the city fathers. 1t is in order
for the Democratic majority, which
owes its existence to Addlcks, to put
a long-term note in bank for the Re
publicaDs to pay off when they return
to their own again one year hence.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
Taking an Outing

Joseph Wigglesworth. former secre-
tary of the Board of Health, together
with a number of other members of the
Christiana Outing Club, are occupying
their cottage on the banks OF the
Christiana river, near Christiana. Mr..
Wigglesworth invites all his news
paper friends 10 visit him, and assures
them plenty Of snapper soup and fish.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
TWO IN one COFFIN
WOrkmen Find Bodies Of Children in
Newark Store BniIding

Newark, N. j., May 22-The bodies
OF two children we're found yesterday
in a small coffin between the cellar
ceiling and main floor of a building on
Market street, which is being fitted up
for a clothing store. The place was
formerly occupied by Charles ]. Comp
ton, an undertaken. The board of
health officers are making an investi-
CATION.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

With the protecting mantle Of the
new Constitution thrown around them
by the accommodating hand Of Presi-
dent ofCity ityCouncilAlexander, the hold
ing-over city officers are at liberty to
spend more time in attending to their
duties than in attending caucuses.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

slope region, New
England and the
upper portion Of
the Middle At
lantic states,
where there were
light showers.
The temperatures
as a rule have
risen, but are no.
where high. I'M
seasonably warm
weather is not
anywhere indi-
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

'The finely-equipped yacht OF j. Ed
ward Addicks was on Saturday pro
yisioned and coaled from the middle
wharf at Marcus Hook. She is now in
complete readiness for a long or short
cruise" says a morning contemporary.
In our opinion it will be a short cruise.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

Maryland constables must respect our
state boundary line. They cannot drive
over our borders and take an unwilling
prisoner back to their state in defiance
Of that comfy which exists among
states with respect to fugitiyes from
justice. Attorney General White should
not ignore the complaint which comes
10 him from Middletown.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

In these days, when cycling between
cities is common, and men and women
Of keen intelligence and observation
are in the saddle, it pays a city to be
attractive not only in itself, but also
in its entrances. Wheelmen and wheel
women are good advertisers for a mu-
niclpallity which makes itself attrac-
tive to their refined sense.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
Entertaining Lancaster Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. David A. Mcclure. of
No. sos Jefferson street, are entertain
ing Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keene, of
Lancaster, Pa. Mr.. and Mrs. Keene
are bride and groom, having been mar
ried in Lancaster. on Thursday last.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
Social and Personal Notes

Edward Beale spent Sunday in West
Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Darlington
Miss Sue Simpson and Misses Carrie
and Helen Hoffecker spent Sunday in
West Chester
Clarence Chambers spent Sunday in
Clayton.
Mrs. Emma J. Campbell, of Ports
mouth, Va, returned to her home to-
day, after a weeks visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ada Irving, on West Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

Don't open a door with an axe, use a
keyl Don't open your bowels with
mercurial pill poison, use Cascarets
Candy Cathartic! Druggists, 1c., 25c.,
SOC.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
More Flowers stolen

Flower thieves are still at work, ten
potted plants being missed yesterday
from the home OF Mrs. Annie w. Sell
lers, at Thirteenth and Rodney streets.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

Gated. Forecast: Fair today and to-
morrow; moderate temperature; fresh
west to north winds.
Sunrise, 4:39; sunset, 7:14; length OF
day, 14h., 37m.; moon rises, l2:4O a.
H.; moon sets, 1901 a. N.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

For high-class Dentistry at lowest
prices. go TO Drs. Seaton & Moore
specialists in diseases Of mouth and
teeth, No. ia Market street. Teeth
extracted absolutely without pain. No
sleep produced Examinations and es-
Inmates on all dental work free.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22

With the chiefs and assistant chiefs
Of the Volunteer Fire Department
clamoring for an increase in their sal
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
H. 7. SERGEANT
DEALER IN
Coal and WOd
OFFICE, Seventh and King StS.
YARD, Maryland Ave. and Monroe
DELMARVIA PHONE 545.
Large load of Wood for S1.50.
Large Pea Coal for Family
EYE STRAIN AND HEADACHES.

An eminent physician writes in tn
Y. Medical Journal: Il HAVE YET
ENCOUNTER A TYPICAL CASE
HEADACHE THAT WAS NOT A
GATED WITH EYE STRAIN"
The correction OF Eye Strain is pr
cally effected only by the applicable
suitable Glasses.
TO DO THIS is OUR WORK. Call
let a thorough examination say VIII
will Of your Eyes.
MILLARD F. DAVIS,
9 Z. Second St., Wilmington,
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
The Weather

Generally fair weather has prevailed
furing the past "a hours, except in the
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
GUESTS OF A
HOUSE PARTY
Delightfully."- Entertained by
Secretary Hughes
Happenings Of a Social Interest
to the Journals Feminine
Readers

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed
to Society Editor, care of the Evening
Journal Communications should be
written on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1900-05-22
WEDNESDAY MORNING BARGAINS.

Pretty Dimitles. SIC. yard, worth &C.
Fine Dress Ginghams, 6Ac., worth
10c.
Lovely Organdies and Cool Dotted
.Swisses, zoe. quality, 12hc.
Awning Duck, 121zc., the zoe. quail
ity
Mosquito Netting, &c. yard.
Plaid and Corded White Muslins. DC.
yard.
Near Silk Lining, zoe. quality, 121ac.
Pretty Ribbon Ties, 10c., worth 25c.
Ladies' Suits, $49S, perfect tailor
Ladies' Suits, $9.9S, taffeta silk line
and worth fully $l5.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-21
THE TUG OF WAR.

Apparently the Beers have sg ain in
terrupted the line Of communications in
the Orange River Colony. The field
marshal intimates this himself in his
dispatch which is as follows "All
ouiet here and at Johannesburg The
usual daily message was not sent yester-
day. as there is an interruption on the
line. Over 2 900 stands Of arms have
been given up in Pretoria since our oo.
cupatiou. These are being used by the
released prisoners. One hundred and
forty eight officers and 3.039 men have
been released. OF the former IL and Of
the latter 24S are in the hospital Our
total losses on June 4 were two men
killed and one officer and fotty-eight
men wounded About 900 men were
removed (from Pretoris) on June 4 &"
The town guard ofWakkerstroom has
surrendered to the British and anumber
of Mausers with several rifles Of Amer
lean manufacture. have been handed in.