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Evening journal., 1901-12-23
TREES HIGH
And SCARCE
DepIOrabIO State Of Affairs
in This Line Revealed
ONES IN TOWN, UGLI, ANYWAY
But They Find Ready Purchasers and
and bV Night the Supply Will
Be Exhausted

Unless people buy their Christmas
trees by tonight. they will have to do
without this adjunct to a merry Christ
mas.
Trees are higher in price and scarcer
than they have been for years. In
this same connection it may be said
that they show a more decided lack of
beauty than in former winters. They
are straggly and ungainly, and nearly
every one is topped Off with a bare
limb that is woeful In its nudity.
Symmetry and Christmas trees are
two different things. and Vt will take
no end Of 'tinsel silver balls. ballet
ladies standing on one leg angels
dressed in tissue paper. popcorn and
paper strings and the two or three
dozens of other things deemed essen
tial to the attire OF well-regulated
Christmas tree. to hide the irregulari-
ties and deficiencies of those thrust
upon the innocent and unprotected
public this year A. ID. 1901.
AS has been told in this paper be-
fore. the scarcity and consequently
heavenward prices of the trees is due
TO the famine in freight cars on all the
railroads The trees. from all ac-
counts. are plentiful enough in Maine,
and other parts down East and why
The little scraggly, ungainly and alto
gather unlovely trees are the ones
chosen for shipment is somewhat difii-
cult to comprehend.
Such trees as were sold last year for
75 cents now find eager purchasers at
81. and the only trouble of the tree
man. at least, is that the supply Will
ncl hold out. The ranks certainly are
thinning out, both in Fourth and
Tenth streets. and tomorrow will find
those marts bare and deserted.
Nearly every other person one meets
carries a bunch of holly, or wreaths of
some sort Many a body gets right
ugly scratch from the sharp edged
holly. but no one seems to mind these
this happy Christmas time.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
HE WANTED CHRISTMAS TREE
Salvador Testa Charged With Cutting
Shrubbery in Rockford Park

In City Court this morning Judge
Churchman did not have the usual quota
of prisoners before him. but five cases
being docketed.
Galvator Testa.an Italian, was charged
with violating the ordinance regarding
the destruction of trees in public parks.
Park Guard Wiley testified that he had
caught Testa in the act of saving the
top off of pine tree in Rockford Park
yesterday and had placed him under ar
rest The prisoner was represented by
Walter ]. Willis. who said that his client
admitted his guilt but asked that on ac-
count of his poor circumstances that len
iency be extended. Mr. Willis said he
was positive that he could produce wit
nesses that would prove Testa's good
character and Judge Churchman con-
tinued the case until tomorrow morning
in order TO give him time TO obtain evi-
dence
The case of Harry Hall, colored,
charged with assault was continued until
tomorrow morning. Edward Thompson
charged with assaulting Charles Carlisle,
was fined s. and costs.
Ezekiel Russell, disorderly conduct,
was fined So. Theodore Carlin, drunk,
was assessed IS and costs.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
WARNER COMPANY SAID
TO BIZ USING COUNTY LAND

At the meeting of THE Levy Court
his morning Commissioner Chandler
reported that the Charles Warner Com
pany had for years been occupying
county property on both tine north and
south side of the Christiana river at
Market street bridge The report re-
suited in the passage Of a resolution
instructing the Secretary Of the court
to notify the company not to build on
the county property referred to.
Concerning the taxing of church
properties, Mr. Knowles said that it
would be best 20 have a judicial in
terpretation Of the law by bringing the
question before the Superior Court This
plan may be adopted.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
KILLED On THE RAILROAD
Unknown Nan Net Violent Death Yester
day Afternoon

An unknown man, supposed to be
am Italian, aged about 80 years, was
struck by a south-bound train on the
p. w. d b. railroad near Grubb's
Landing. yesterday afternoon, and was
killed instantly
The man was walking toward Will
mingion on the north-bound track.
and had evidently stepped upon the
south-bound track to avoid an ap-
preaching train when he was hit by a
train coming in the opposite direction.
The body was brought to this city and
given in charge of Coroners Assistant
James T.. Chandler.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
STRICKEN WITH VERTIGO
William c. Harper Found Helpless in an
lnOconpied House

William H. Harper, a painter by trade,
living at No. 9O4 Market street, was
found in semi-conscious condition at I
o'clock yesterday morning in an moccu-
pied house, No. 1904 Rodney street, where
he had been engaged in painting.
Harper went TO the house on Saturday
morning and at O'Clock In the afternoon
was seized with an attack of vertigo,
which caused him TO become helpless.
When he did not return home by ~
o'clock Saturday night his absence was
reported TO the police station. Patrolman
Wardell was notified of the case and go
ing TO the house he forced open a second
story window and found Harper lying
upon the floor.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
Mr. Bowen Resigns

Daniel Bowen, for three years in
charge of the Union News stand, in
the b. & o. station. Delaware avenue,
has resigned, to accept a position with
the Joseph Bancroft and Sons Com
pany While with the Union News
Company Mr. Bowen materially in
creased the business at the B. & o.
stand. He is popular with everybody.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
Rorus petective calico pown

A stranger in this city who has been
stopping at the Lafayette for several
days. and who claimed to be connected
with some New York agency, was de-
ncunced as a fraud by detective of
the agency who was in the city today
and who. while at the Lafayette, heard
him tell a number of persons that he
was in the employe of the agency. His
object in misrepresenting himself is
not known.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
SONG Will USHER The DAY
Epworth Church Choir Arranges Fine
Program for Midnight Concert


The choir Of Epworth Church,
thirty-nve voices, will usher in the
Christmas holiday with burst of
song. The choir viii be assisted by
Grace Orchestra The program prom
ises to be the most elaborate Of any OF
the midnight services. Following the
singing. the church pastor the Rev.
f. b. Short, viii deliver a brief adj
dress
Following will be the musical pro
gram.
Gloria Patria.
"To Bethlehem" .............. Ashford
Arise. Shine. for Thy Light Has
g. Come ................D Dudley Buck
Prayer.
There Were Shepherds" ..... Sudds
Scripture reading.
Softly. Silver Starlight ...... Herbert
Ladies' trio.
"All Glory BE to Goo" ....... Herbert
Scripture reading.
"Benold. Bring You Glad Tidings,'
Parks
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Schneider
Daughter Of Zion" ..... Woodbridge
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
MANY Horses Fen

In the roadbed of Tatnall street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets, is a
mass OF ice. caused by waste water
from houses in the vicinity flowing
into the street and freezing. Several
horses slipped and fell this morning,
and drivers and owners of teams are
complaining Of the condition of the
eirnaI
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
May Again Sell Trip Books

There is a possibility that the Penn
syvania Railroad Company again Will
place on sale annual and quarterly trip
books between Wilmington and Phiia-
dc1phia. providing some means can be
adopted 10 prevent the books failing
into the hande of speculstors and urker
sealpers
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
LerIess Mnn Leaves HospItaI

James f. Waller. of No 4O5 Lombard
street. who mad both legs cut off in a
trolley accident about a month ago,
has been released from the Delaware
Hospital. The accident happened at
Fourth and Lombard streets.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
HEARING WILL BE PRIVATE
President CIarkson Says II Is at Dis:
cretion Of Board

IiooieVNt Oioi Noo" Gays ~ - ~ S''.
cretion Of Board
The Police Commission win meet to-
night to hear charges of conduct un-
becoming an officer against Chief Of
Police Eugene Massey.
The hearing will be private, no one
being allowed in the board room, ex-
cepting Witnesses. When an Evening
journal reporter asked Commissioner
Jones this morning why representa-
tives of the press were to be excluded
he referred THE Evening Journal re-
porter to President Clarkson. When
questioned, Mr.. Clarkson said:
1T is entirely optional with the
board in matters Of this kind, whether
they shall be public or private. News
paper men and all others Will be ex-
Guided suppose it will leak out
however"
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
viii Fight in PhiIadelphia

Before the Knickerbocker Athletic
Club, in Philadelphia, tonight, Jack
Farrcl. CT this city. will fight Danny
Duane. in a six-round go The bout
promises to be an interesting one.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
win Hold Impressive Services

Dover. Dec. 23-Interesting and inn
pressive Christmas services viii be
held in Holy Cross Roman Catholic
Church. on Christmas morning begin
ming at $50 O'Clock
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
ooldey College Reopens, January ?

1OIutT OUTtbU NVvIoII9i ~NII""'
Goldey Wilmington Commercial and
Shorthand College, Market street, COR
ner Eighth, will reopen Thursday,
January 2. The college Office will be
open every day during the Christmas
vacation from $50 to 5. for the enroll
ment of students and the transaction
Of business. Those who cannot call
should write for free catalogue, which
gives full information about the com
mercial and stenographer's courses.
Telephone address: Delmarvia, 1903;
d. & A.. "A A. Address letters to II. >.
Goldey. Wilmington, Delaware.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
GROCERY NEWS AT LYNCH's.

Stores open every evening until
Christmas. Plum Pudding, 10c can;
Walnuts, 12lAc.. 15c. and 1Sc. ID; Paper
Shell Almonds, Mixed Nuts and Confec-
tionery; Wines. 81 gallon until Satur-
day night Stores. Madison and
Fourth streets. King and Eighth
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
VISITORS WERE FIREMEN

Sawen and More Saved Hosts Home
From Destruction
Sandford Sawen. boss wOodworker
for the p. w. & B. Railroad Company,
and James Moore, painter for the same
company, visited North East yesterday
to spend the day on farm with a mu-
tual friend The host went out to get
a horse when it was discovered that
the house was on fire. The three men
responded to the emergency and after
tearing off a lot Of the board
ing and pumping The we'll dry the fire
was extinguished without great loss.
The Wilmingtonians may join the
Gander Hill Fire Company.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
Fell From a Ladder

While at work on the roof OF the
house No. $40 Railroad avenue, Will
liam Viney. colOred, fell from ladder
and was severely injured about the
head and body
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

School Teachers Give entertainment
Baird Memorial Mission viii give q
Christmas entertainment to its scholars
On Friday evening the new rooms. M
Font aA. Market streets. Parents ~
tbe children are invited 70 ttC-ni,
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

For blankets. robes. harness. trunks.
saddles, go to a practical saddler. Yer
ger, No. IL East Third street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

For harness, saddles, blankets, robes
and all kinds of horse jewelry, go 70
Yerger's. No. IL East Third street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

Grand venison lunch Christmas eve.
at Taylor's. Nos. and East Eighth
street
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

See cartmen. Sixth and Madison.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

Fine perfumes for Christmss st
Csrtmells.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23
roP cnrGH ANn coLps

AIlabsnd's Anodyne EFpeclorsnt.
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

lcoutiaued On Fhird Psgel
Evening journal., 1901-12-23

THE EVENING JOURNAL
Is First i'm Local News. a COM
parisOn with other Wilmington
proves this.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
Some Dont's About Children.

Don't force the child's mind; there is
a time for everything.
Don't indulge him on one occasion and
deprive him on another, without good
reason.
Don't decide everything for him: leave
something 20 his budding judgment.
Don't reprove him before outsiders.
thereby woundJng his keen constituencies.
Don't fail TO recognize his ideals-chil-
dren's ideals are very high.
Above all. drn't nag him.
And, lastly, don't expect too much of
the little child who you have dared 10
bring into this world. and whose whole
future life may be blighted by the mis-
takes of your careless hands. Use for
his development all the wisdom that pa
thence and thought and love can suggest.
That the restriction, Don't force the
chld's mind" was needed in one subur-
ban town might be demonstrated from
the fact that in a little folks school the
boys and girls 9 or 10 years old are
studying what the tea@her calls Ethics"
One of the children. when asked. outside
the school by an amazed woman. what
this study meant, answered: oh, its
hitch your wagon 10 a star-that Is What
-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
New Cure for rheumatism.

Hester. Mo, Dec. 16-An unusual
case which has recently come To light
here is exciting the kceneSt interest
among medical men Mrs. Ellenor
Guardhouse suffered for over forty
years with Sciatic Rheumatism so Sc
verely and so constantly that her case
has been regarded as chronic and abso-
lutely incurable At times the pain was
almost unbearable and she could not
rest day or night.
Some few months ago she was Undue
I'd TO try Dodd's Kidney Pills. rem
edy recently introduced in this neigh
borhood. The immediate results were
magical and she continued till she had
taken eight boxes, and now size de-
clares she has not an ache or pain left
She believes that she is completely and
permanently cured, and as she has not
used the pills for some months and is
to-day in the best of health, the doctors
who were at first skeptiCal are amazed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
The Making of Christmas TOYS.

The total value Of trade in toys has
grown TO tremendous proportions. Ac-
cnrate figures are not obtainable, but ex-
perts estimate that the American Deople
bny annually between $15,000,000 and
$50, 100000 worth. OF this sum about
one-third goes TO foreign markets. To
offset this Importation the domestic man
ufacturers have begun to invade the En-
ropean markets. Iron toys, which we
make better than any nation in the
world, are seat in large quantities. espe-
cially to England. Our tia toys, too are
beginning 10 make their way abroad,
thanks to their general superiority. Be
tween 100000 and 100000 games are
turned out every year, and most OF them
remain in the United States. Many Of
these games are variations on checkers.
Scores OF people are busily al work day
in and day out dcvising new games. Few
things are more profitable than sue
ccssful invention in this line. DR.. George
III. Monks of Boston. who invented the
game Of "Halma." received over $4,000
in royalties during the past twelve years
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
OLD-TIME CHRISTMAS FARE.

Sir Walter Besant Tells of English
FeastinG. Boar's Head, Etc.
Sir Walter Besant. writing in the
Christmas number of Cassel's Magazine
"n Christmas in Old London" says:
As TO the Christmas fare itself, we know
pretty well what it was. In the houses
If the better sort the boar's head was
the principal dish; Drawn and mustard
always formed part of the feast. Among
the rich people the great Christmas dish
was the peacock The bird was first
kIlled and then skinned with the feathers
adhering to the skin. He was then roast
herbs, and basted with yolk of egg;
me skin and feathers were then
pat on him again, and so, with
the Splendor of his displayed feath-
ers, he sat royalty in the DISH
served with abundance of gravy. One
would think that the gravy would spoil
me feathers; one would ask how the
bird within those feathers could be
carved al ALL One detail IS pleasing; the
reacock was brought in by the ladies of
.he house, preceded by maids carrying
wax tapeTS. and wa set before the prin-
opal guest. When the banquet was loss
splendid. the peacock, without the feath-
rs went into a pie. In addition to this
noble bird they served at Christmas
pheasants ''drenched with ambergrease, ="
and pies of carps' tongues. 1t was not
aoN ver. everybody who could afford
peaeocks and pies Of carps' tongues. For
rem there were capons and geese-Te-
mark that no mention is made Of beef
arc mutton at the medieval feasts. they
n ere meats too common for festivals ana
h"nQucts. The Christmas dinner in most
aouSes began with plum pottage or plum
A'@h. which must not be COMPOUNDED
".;h plum porTidge. 1t consisted Of plain
mutton or beef broth. thickeued with
'fown bread and enriched by the addi-
ION Of raisins. currants. prunes. cloves
a"fe ana ginger. 1t seems as if il would
s' good. Mincc pie. or shred" pie, was
$50 necessary part Of a Christmas
'eaSJ. Nor must one forget furnenty, a
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21

Having found by personal expert
ence that Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is medi-
cine of rare virtue, and having seen
dozens of cures where my suffering
sisters have been dragged back TO life
and usefulness from an untimely grave
simply by the use of few bottles of
that Compound, l must proclaim it's
virtues, or / should not be doing my
duty to suffering mothers and dragged
out houselIeepcrs.
Dear Sister, is your health poor,
do you feel worn out and used up,
especially do you have any of the
troubles which beset our sex, take my
advice let the doctors alone, try
Lydia r.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound; it is better than any
and all doctors, for it cures and they
do not. "-MRs. Il. c. SMITH, 1913 Oak
St, Treasurer W. G. I. u, Kansas
City, Mo- $4,000 forfeit il atous Testimonial Is
not genuins
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wo-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
THE MORSE YULETIDE.
How the Scaudinavians Celebrated
the Feast of junI.

How the Scaudinavians Celebrated
the Feast OF junI.
In the Scandinavian feast Of JUL,
when they burned huge bonfres in hon
or OF Thor, we discover the origin of
the Yule log. The descendants of the
old Norsemen. who no doubt are re-
sponsible for the custom in England,
carefully preserved half of the log with
which TO be burned at next Yuletide,
and SO we have the old English proverb.
but in poetical form, by Herrick;
Part must be kept wherewith to tend
The Christmas log next year,
And where tbs safely kept the fend
Can do no mischief here.
The Druidical contribution to the mod
ern Christmas celebration originated in
the annual feast given in honor of the
Druid god TutaDus, who corresponds to
the Phoenician sun god Baal. His ia
forte among all trees and plants of the
forest was supposed to be the mistletoe.
The number of three was held in revcr-
ence by these ancient people, and, be-
cause the leaves and berries of this para
site grew in clusters of three, this, in
addition to the glory of being Tutanus'
ia GOrite, made the plant sacred. and an
nually there was great festival given
in its honor.
In the choice and selection of the Yule
log the ash tree plays very important
part. In scandinavian mythology 1t Is
Odin's tree and was most noble, for its
wood made the spear and the javelin,
the oar and the mast. In their language
ash means man, and the legend runs that
when the sons of Dor. who were sons
of Odin, formed the first man and wom-
an they were made out of a piece of
ash. This man was named Aska. And
at the present day in Devonshire, as a
reljc of this pagan reverence for this
tree, we find the Christmas fagot made
of ash sticks, bound tightly together by
green withes or bands of pollard oak.
AS each withe bursts quart of cider
is passed around, and healths are drunk,
amid great glee and rejoicing. The gyp-
sizes, too. and the wild hill people of
Bavaria and Bohemia reverence the ash.
although their legends attached to it are
Christian in their origin.-Albany Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
Vaccinat ed by Pills.

The Iowa state board of health is in
vestigating the question whether it is
possible to render person immune from
smallpox by the administration Of sub
stance internally. a Cedar Rapids
homeopathic physician has been giving
school children certificates showing they
have been vaccinated. The treatment on
the strength of which the certificates are
given consists not in vaccination. as it is
generally understood, it is alleged, hut in
the administration of pills, which are
taken into the stomach. 1t is supposed
by members of the board of health the
pills contain vaccine virus. The problem
the committee has TO solve is whether
the vaccine virus taken into the stom-
ach is effective.-Springfeld Repnblican
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
NOT THREE QUARTERS LIKE Ii.
Chinese Minister Finds Defects in
Dutch Painters Camv0s.

DhtNh y AahNBSs
Writing Fang. the Chinese minister,
was exploring rhe Corcoran art gallery
one day last spring, evidently, says the
Washington Times, with the idea of inn
pressing. on his mind the fundamental
difference between Oriental and Occi-
dental brands OF art
Hubert Fos. the noted Dutch painter,
happened TO have on exhibition in the
Hemicycle number of portraits Of rep
resentative types Of various races. Mr..
N0ss had Strayed far afield In collecting
his gems, and the display included the
presentments of Tibetan Lamas. Indian
rajahS. Arabian chiefs. japanese mobiles
and Chinese mandarins. Among the lat
ter were portraits of Prince Ching
and Ii-Hung- Chang.
The artist, with the Diplomat in tow.
paused before these canvaseS.
who is that?" asked Mr.. WI. point
ing toward the picture of Ching.
That is Prince Ching" replied Vos
1T don't look like him." was his only
comment, and the party passed on to
Earl Lii
Who's tllat:"
"That is Li-Hung-C Chang"
1t don't look like him" said the min
ister again.
But it's only three-quarters view. you
know, said the artist, apologetically.
1T don't look three-quarters like him, -
said WI.
And later. when the remark hit the
chorus of sweet girl art students, who
had been forming an animated back
ground, they retired without and giggled.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
Toilet Hints.

If your hair is brittle and breaks very
easily, try u shampoo with eggs instead
of soap suds. The sulphur in the eggs
viii act as a tonic, and you viii have Il
medicinal effect as well as fluffy. soft
clean little tophnot. A goodly mop OF
hair will call for six or eight eggs. Beat
lightly, adding a cupful or more of hot
water. Rub half of TINS mixture into tne
dry hair and ON TO the scalp. Hold the
head over a bowlful Of hot water and
wash thoroughly. Use the rest Of the
eggs, washing again. Then rinse with a
bath spray. II tiny particles Of the
whites of the eggs adhere TO the silky
strands do not proceed 10 nave high
fever or nervous chill, for the brush
will remove them nicely.
For stained fingers try the following:
Moisten dry starch with glycerinc, two
parts starch TO one of glyceriDe, and rub
upon stained fingers. The result is mag
ical. Some stains require frequent ap-
piications Of the remedy, but even so Il
is good 70 know something which re-
moves the traces of soil from fingers
which have ripped old dresses apart,
scrubbed stained woods. peeled potatoes.
busted rooms and made fires.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
ON THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM.

/ gat me up to Bethlehem
lie see Il wonder rare;
tMeheard 1t rumored far and near
The Promised Prince was there.1
gat me up to Bethlehem
Tc find the Blessed Babe:
(EOretold by oid-time saints to be
A lost worlds aStrolabe.)
] cat me up to Bethlehem.
Al une0mpanioned 1;
a miracle! A miracle!
4 knocking crowd was nighN
I cat me up to Bethlehem,
No sound the silence stirred:
But on sudden. like a roar,
Hail, King of Jcws!'' | heard.
J gat me up to Bethlehem
I 'tFow twas somewhat far
And / had wine to cheer, but an,
tasted vinegar!
J gat me up to Bethlehem:
How CHANGED 1t / should see
Where never vet hill appeared.
A hill called Calvary?
] CAT me up to Bethlehem
To find the little King;
tMeSeemed / saw upon the way
A cross where felOnS Swing.)
gat me up to Bethlehem
With Saddened heart l ween,
IE well knew upon that road
phOpetic sights I'd seen.
-Lippincott's Monthly Magazine