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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
THE PRACTICAL Joker

One mans idea Of a practical joke is
shown in the wonderful display of wit
and ingenuity of a Wilmington man.
which resulted in the arrest of ex-Rep-
resentative George Frizzell, in Mil
waukee. Mr.. Frizzell was attending a
meeting of the Elks in that city. and
had with him model of a whipping
post, which he intended to present to
Mayor Rose. A friend with marvel
GUS sense Of humor telegraphed to the
police to arrest Mr. Frizzell on his ar.
rival. as q suspicious character. This
was taken in good faith, and -on-Feach
ing his destination the Delaware maI
was promptly taken into custody HI
was Immediately locked up, and 70
many hours sweltered in the stininl
heat Of prison. and was released onl
after the intercession Of a friend, VIII
happened to be in the city.
The huge joke had been successful
and the perpetrators reputation wa
made for life. The amazing featur
is that Mr.. Frizzell saw the humor {
the situation. and was willing 10 testif
10 the genius Of the friend who ha
been guilty Of the pleasantly, so tn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
TUESDAY. july 30, 1901.
pEAn--aEoRGE w. YRRN0N

The venerable George w. Vernon.
editor of the Daily Republican, full of
years and ripe in experience, has pass
ed the bound of life and entered into
his eternal rest. In many respects ne
was remarkable character, and his
acquaintanoeship was wide.
He was Of a type now growing rare;
he know the newspaper business, not
only theoretically but practically,
having worked his way from the case
Of the compositor through every step
to that Of editor and proprietor. His
mind was stored with that informa-
tion which he had CLEANED from being
an actor in the events through which
the country has passed. This was sup
Dlemented by wide reading. and the
result was a remarkably well informed
man.
He had worked by the side Of such
men as Bayard Taylor and had formed
character and opinions during that
strenuous period of the civil war
which required vigorous thinking and
courageous action. He placed himself
on the side of the Union. supporting
Abraham Lincoln for the presidency.
il was a period which developed strong
original characters, such as Horace
Greeley and Charles A, Dana. and Mr..
Vernon belonged % this school. II
will be many years before the pecu-
liar force and original thought OF this
nestor of Delaware journalism are for
gotten.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
Addicks "Bustedl, Nae Gamer


Wonderful in the extreme is the
story told few days ago to the Way
farer by a farmer from the section
round about Hockessin. The veracity OF
the tiller OF the soil is not to be ques.
toned, which only serves to strengthen
the wonderiulness of the yarn he
spins.
According to the farmers story. he is
the pOssessor of a hen, which, until a
lew weeks ago. laid eggs, upon the
shells OF which were photos done in
brown and sepia tones. Now, wouldn't
that jOstle you somewhat?
The farmer, whom we will call
Brown, takes Summer boarders, and
one of the boarders this Summer was
the possessor Of what Mr.. Brown term
ed "a likeness neutrality-suspicious.
ly camera.
One morning the owner OF the cam
era was mixing some chemicals in the
yard, and, having occasion to leave
them for a moment. the hen. which
was perched in a nearby apple tree,
drank a quantity of the chemicals, hay
ing a decided fOndness for new drinks.
A few days after a "yaller cur, -
which had for some time been robbing
hens nests of the fruit therein, made
a call at the hen rOOst and found the
hen on her nest.
The hen gazed long and fixedly at
the cur, and, giving a peculiar click
with her beak, flew out at the door
cussing in the vilest hen language
while Mr. Brown, attracted by the
racket, was just in time to see yellow
streak of a cur flying around corner
On entering the hen roost, Mr. Brown
nearly had a convulsiOn, fer there on
the shell of the new-laid egg was a
perfect likeness of the dog.
After this the hen went into the bust
ness altogether, and Brown kept her
full of photo ingredients. He was eX
perimenting with the hen ON color
photography. when an incident occur
red which put the hen out of the
photo business for ever afterwards.
A picture agent CALLED on Brown to
sell him steel engravings of prominent
politicians, and was showing him a por
trait of j. Edward Addicks. when the
hen strolled around the corner of the
barnyard.
Gazing at the picture for a moment,
the hen turned an ashen hue. and, tot
tering into the hen house, laid
Wall" said Brown, Mister AID
dicks likeness was on the shell al
right. but dang me if the shell weren
busted into nigh on to a million pieces
1--WE done everything to make the
hen lay, but durn me If she's laid
either egg since
Its now up to the Hon John Edward
to compensate Brown for his loss.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
FORBES PROPERTIES SOLD
Chancellor ThouRht Application for
Injunction Not Warranted

Properties of Samuel d. Forbes. in
Claymont and in Oak streets. were
sold at sheTiff's sale this morning 10
William S. Hilles for $500. The prop
critics are the ones whose sale Martin
E. Smith attempted to stay by means
of Injunction proceedings, argument on
which was heard by Chancellor Mich
olson on Saturday
Decision came this morning, and was
that Mr. Smiths grounds to stay the
sales were not sufficient.
The next move in the Forbes-S Smith
May controversy probably will be an
action in Superior Court by Mr..
Forbes to have the sale of the proper
ties set aside When Mr.. Nye bought
them three months ago he paid Sc 600.
AS the price obtained to-day was but
81, 100, Mr.. Smith will contend that the
price is inadequate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
WAYFARER'S notebook
Wanted His Beef killed

That he was a tiller Of the soil plain
ny was evident from the fact that hi.
trousers were tucked into his heavy
cowhide boqts. and bunch of hirsute
growth dangled from his chin. The
wide-brimmed straw sombrero ne wore
relieved the faintest doubt, however
Walking into a West Side chop Joint
he called for a steak. which big and
glietening black parsonage in a white
apron, with a gracefulness which would
have caused a French dancing master
TO read up on his business, soon hur-
ried to his side
To say that the steak was rare would
be mildly putting it, and, jabbing fork
into it, the farmer jumped to his feet
and yelled at the retreating form of
the waiter:
Here, you gol darn Niger, take this
beef out and kill it,"
The waiter almost turned white at
the roar which followed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
WITHOUT SHAME

Under the caption OF Private Pun
ishment Of Public Sins" the Saturday
Evening Post, in its last issue, has this
to say:
1t is an extraordinary thing in Amer
lean life that a man with wealth and
opportunities should be content to 20
down into history as a corrupter OF the
State and as the holder of an Office
which he could obtain only by the use
Of money. The result of such work is
only too evident. IL lowers the whole
tone OF a commonwealth, and stains
even society and the church. Bribery.
whatever its form, by letting down the
bars of morality contributes directly TO
crime, and its evil influences discour-
age and dismay people of good con-
sciences, who give up hope and find
recourse in that fatal indifference
which expresses itself as, Whats the
use? Money will win anyhow. and one
dollar Is as good as another"
Even more extraordinary is that con
dition OF mind which not only tOler-
ates these men after they have sue
ceeded in their plans and purposes. but
in way makes leaders and heroes of
them. The effect is always bad. Pub
lie character and private honor both
suffer Good people become pessimis-
tic and bad ambitions grow more bold
Fortunately, however. there is a new
tendency in our affairs, and there is
coming a time when a man may not
commit sin politically and then expect
to keep a good name in private life.
The two things cannot be disassoci-
ated. They must be judged by the
same standards, and there is never a
compromise between good and evil.
The bought office disgraces not only
the office itself, but its purchaser.
No one will doubt whom the writer
in this non-partisan journal had in
mind when he penned the above. There
are no two men in American politics
to whom the article applies with such
force as Quay and Addicks. The two
States which they misrepresent are
held up TO the scorn of decent people
of the whole country, because their sue
cess is taken as a demonstration oil
personal popularity
II would be a libel on either Of these
States to affirm that the boss repre-
sents the unbiased choice OF the
masses. 1t is not true; skillful ma
nipulation and the use of cold cash
however obtained, is responsible. Tn,
people are better than their servants
they are to blame chiefly for allowing
the present condition. With the eyel
Of the whole country on our shame
isn't it time for any latent decenc!
We may have to assert itself? We thinl
It is, and we believe the pendulum Il
beginning TO swing the other way.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
NEW SPAPER OPINION
Doubtful Legislation


From Republican Glasses, Sunday Star
A unanimous decision OF the judges
comprising the Court in Banc ON Monday
last sustained the action Of the Republi-
can majority of the last General Assem-
bly, in legislating Detectives McYey and
Witsil oui of office. This action was ae-
complished despite provision of the new
Stale Constitution that was intended Ia
prevent just such legislation. The de-
tectives We're removed by the Republican
Legislators, possessing the majority voice,
repeating the law under which McNey
aud Nitsil had been appointed two years
previously. After going this far, a law
was enacted, creating the new Offices Of
detectives Not being willing to accept
the act of the Legislature as final Detec-
tive McNey tested the legislation in the
Court in Banc, and was declared TO have
no standing as a State detective. The
Republicans We're able to accomplish
their removal OF the detectives with the
consent of Governor Hum, before whom
the act came for his signature. While
the Republicans may have gained a tenn
porary advantage by invoking this
method of legislation. there is no ques-
tion but that the Democrats can invoke
the same process if they control the Leg
stature. and have governor to append
his official signature to the partisan legis-
lation. II demonstrates the power re-
posed in the governor, since the veto
power has been conferred on him. Per
hnps in the long run, it would have proved
better had there been no legsating out
of Office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
YES. CERTAINLY

According to the morning Blather-
skite. Delaware has lost in honor and
prestige because one John Edward
.O'Sullivan Addicls has not been sent
to the Senate. It seems from the ar
tiele that our future prosperity de-
Ponds upon the election Of one man.
We cannot have our river dredged
until we elect Addicks and we shall
be dishonored till we fall into his trap
There are several things we should
like to know. chief Of which is why
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Loss OF life by accident or any way
other than through natural cause is
lamentahle. Lives lost through faulty
judgment or carelessness are the more to
be deplOred. Not since the death by
drowning of the Garner family in the
cdpsized yacht Mohawk many years ago
in this harbor has there been more dis
tressng case than that Of the capsizing Of
the sailing yacht Nenitzia in Long Island
sound last week. when the owner, two Of
his daughters. the captain and n seaman
were all drowned. and that not far from
midday in a squat that was a sufficiently
.ong time making up TO have been the
subject of conversation about shortening
sail between captain and owner. Sail
was not taken in, however. and the Yacht
crippled by the weight of wind against il
went over in a minute with the sad re
suits here mentioned.
This was as unwarrantcd a disaster as
that which happened to the Mohawk,
which cnpsized at anchor with sails up.
drowning the owner. his wife, and one or
more guests who were below. This was
also in the daytime.
Both of these cases resulted through a
lack OF the proper attention to duty Of the
0'hNl1 muster Ut tupldln, IioNlucu lutg
were not handicapped, as they very often
are, by contrary opinions and orders
from the owner, who in most cases is an
amateur, when it comes to judging OF
what is best to do when danger threatens
his craft through the elements.
There is NO sound reason why the
owner of the Nenitzia. his two daughters,
and the two unfortunate members Of her
crew should not be alive to-day. A yacht
of her class will not blow over in Long
Island sound IN any gale that ever visited
/ il il her sails are slowed while it is pass
ing aud she is properly handled. Squalls
in moderation or severe i'm this latitude
give ample notice Of their coming A
yacht is not an express boat: time and
| plenty of it is always at its disposal
| Help thereon should be plenty. conse.
! Quently TO take in and make sail should
be a blessing rather than burden to
Keep men from growing lazy. To lose a
life under the conditions named is littl,
less than crime. There are plenty OF
careful ana every other way competent
yacht captains 10 be had il properly paid
for their services, and those who ar,
practically safe in avoiding disasters OF
every kind if they are left to their OWL
| judgment in times when experts, moi
amateurs, should be in charge.-Marin,
journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Under American rule the Cubans
have had valuable lessons in many
things, among them sanitation. Colo
mel Waring gave up his life in tho
cause but II was not in vain. Havana
has been pest spot for centuries.
spreading the germs of yellow fever
and other disease to every port There
has been a complete revolution. and the
city Is now as clean and healthy as the
average American city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

We wonder if the leaders Of either
party in Delaware are proud Of their
achievements. The purchase OF men
like cattle by one set and leading THEN
organization to defeat by the other,
are not things to glory over II is too
hot TO talk politics, and there is a
lull all along the line. but If we are not
mistaken, there will be music in the air
a little later on, and the Addicks
crowd and the tenderfeet who have
been running the Democratic party
are going to hear something drop
Delaware Pilot.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Notwithstanding protests Of the man.
agement to the contrary, it begins to
look as though the Pan-American ex-
hibition would be a financial failure
The attendance has not been up TO the
expectation, and. although an increas.
ing number is expected for the re
mainder Of the time, yet it is difficult
10 see how the enormous expense car
be paid. These expositions are multi
plying so fast that the people arc los
ing interest, and withtwo or three NOR,
TO come within the next year or two
the attendance will be divided Ism
this exposition business being littl
overdone?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Captain schley son of the admiral.
says he would like to ask Admiral
Sampson one question; IF the battle
Of Santiago had resulted in defeat, to
whom would the blame be attached ?"
The question is significant. and the
answer will undoubtedly be. to Schley
On the other hand, the battle was won
and it was one of the most glorious
victories in history Therefore, unless
there Is much proof of inefficiency, sub
ordination and treachery, Schley will
have the credit in the minds of ia,
American people. They have a way Of
settling these things for themselves.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

Baron Adolph Meyer, who is reputed
to be one Of the richest men in Eng
land, is a clever and enthusiastic pho
tographer-a hobby which his wife,
who is a Russian princess, shares with
him.
John W. Gates, the steel wire mag
nate, is probably one Of the best anna
teur billiard players in the country. He
is very fond of the game, and plays il
nearly every evening.
The court room was hotter than the
Soudan in a sandstone. The judge was
a wreck, the jury had wilted.
Your honor and gentlemen" said the
attorney for the defense, Il will indulge
in no heated argument, but proceed at
once TO marshal the cold facts"
And he won his case.-Cleveland Plain
dealer
1t has been discovered that the
Rothschilds are the holders of the miss
ing ticket for the prize of 100, 900 francs
in NJ. COquelin's lottery in behalf OF
the Dramatic Artists Association at
Paris. They have given the money to
the society.
The man | marry must"
Il know all about it, dear" interrupted
her dearest friend You have it all
planned out in your mind, and you'll
never, never, never marry man who
isn't foolish enough to ask you. Chi
cago Post.
NJ. Col, OF Paris. has discovered tina
a substance similar to rubber may b,
obtained from the Japanese spindl,
tree. The announcement was made Il
the Academic des Sciences.
Edwin A. Abbey, the artist, is stil
J at work on his series of Holy Graf
pictures begun ten years ago. He say
that the work will probably keep hin
, employed for a decade longer, and h
has turned his English house, Morgan
Hall. into a veritable museum OF arms
costumes, and ether objects Of the Mid
die Ages.
The Duchess Of Marlborough is NOR
than ever a favorite in England. and /
now seen frequently at the more promi
nent social functions. Society welcome
the young representative OF the Wander
bilts as much for her personal quail
/, ties as for her wealth. which has bee
put to such good use-from an Englis
standpoint-in the restoration an
J. maintenance Of Blenheim.
The numerous islands Of the Patagoni
/ archipelago are covered with evergree
forests capable. Of supplying immens
quantities of valuable timber. while IA
mountain ranges, being Of the same gee
logical formation as those Of Chile an
n Peru, are probably rich in mineral r'
sources
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

terday IN the corn
belt, there were
quite general
showers since
Sunday night over
almost its entire
area, except Ken
lucky, southern
Ohio and south.
western Nebras.
ka. Temperatures
were higher in
the middle and
south Atlantic
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Secretary Long proposes TO issue an
order to the effect that linguistic eff
forts of naval officers must cease pend
ing the inquiry into the Schley case.
Judging from the experiences Of the
last few weeks, this win result in sun
dry explosions, and the "strong man"
who does things with his tongue will
probably develop apoplexy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Little folk living in the vicinity Of
Ninth and Jackson streets will give a
lawn party for the benefit of the Coun-
Thursday, from to 8 O'Clock. The
tickets are three cents, and refresh
ments will be served. The party will
be held at the northwest corner OF
Ninth and jackson streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
S. H. STAA'
Midsummer Sale
of UnderW'

All grades of light and NJ
weight Underwear for Ladies,
men and Children. Notwithst
the great demand for Underwe,
ing the heated term, our stock 4
tically unbroken.
Ladies light weight Vests anc
high neck, long and short
low neck with short SLEEK
sleeveless. Pants fit close to
or wide with lace trimming, p
Have them in the out sizes.
Ladies' Extra Fine White
Thread Vests. with short sleeI
sleeveless: beautiful quality. liz
cool. 25 cents.
A special lot of Ladies'
Ribbed Vests. low neck and sic
10 cents. or three for rs cents.
Ladies' Ribbed Combination
Mems Balbriggan Shirts and
ers. 25 and so cents.
Children's Gauze. Balbriggf
Natural Shirts. Drawers and
lettes.
Infants Bands and Wrappers
American Hosiery Company
brated Underwear in the very d.
weights OF Wool Gauze.
I4O5 Market Str
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

One may derive some comfort these
days by thinking that Peary is some
where in the North hunting grizzly
bears en- snow shoes, and the relief ex-
petition is blowing its way through ice
bergs in search Of the daring explorer
who gets lost so often, but who is al
ways found.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
n. Al. SCOTT.
R. II. SCOTT
3l4 Market St.


We will sell all Of our s
Waists at the following p1
All the SOC, Zoe and
81 colored waists re-
duced to 25c.
All the SOC and Zoe
White Lawn Waists
reduced to 25c.
All the $1.25, $1.5O
a Il d $1.75 white
waists reduced to 79c,
every waist new this
season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

states. Forecast. Showers and thun'
der storms and cooler today; fair to-
morrow.
Sun rises. 4.56 a m; sun sets, 7.1S
D. m; length of day, 15h.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
Ladies' Skirts

80 Cotton Covert
Skirts nicely trimmed
narrow black braid, at 90
duced from $3.50, in
Blue, Navy and Black
lures.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

The coolest place on a hot Summe
night is on the pavilion at the Jefferson
House, New Castle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
DIinR or etomaoh Trouble

Mrs. f. Sylvanus. wife of John E.
Sylvanus, mail-carrier, is dying of
stomach trouble in her home, at the
corner OF Eleventh and West streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

pictures!"
Over thirty contributors help to
make the contents OF the midsummer
number OF The Ladies' Home JoArnal
even more varied and entertaining
than The best OF the August issues in
previous years. From Alice Barber
Stephens typical Atlantic City beach
lscene on the cover, to Maria Parloa's
timely article on Keeping the House
Cool in the Dog-Days," every page
makes its special appeal to readers
who want something light or restful or
amusing to enjoy in hot weather. Be-
sides three interesting articles on
The Singing Village Of Germany" by
Ida Sharper Hoxie; THE First White
Baby Born in the Northwest" by w. S.
HARDWOOD; and What Girl Life in Italy
Means by Marchesa TheodoH. there
are three capital short stories in ad-
Idition to the current instalment OF
Allen; a page OF poems and short
articles For the Summer Piazza" by
John Kendrick Bangs, Amelia e. Barr
Tom Mason Madeline S. Bridges and
.others land no less than five full pages
.of pictures, including a double-page OF
superb views In the Beautiful Enga-
dine Valley" and Among the Swiss
and Italian Lakes" and a page of ex-
|qulsite prize pictures. Among other
noteworthy features are the charming
song, When the Sunbeam Kissed the
Lily" by Eleanor Ecker and Hemon
Ecker; a sweet and touching poem,
THE Fresh-Air Child" by Elliot Wal
ker. an ingenious article on Seaside
Toys and How to Make Them" by
Meredith Nugent, and seasonable ar
.ticles on THE Picnic Basket" by
Mrs. Janet Mckenzie Hill; Hot
Weather Menus" by Mrs. S. T. Rorer.
and "A Child's Food in Summer" by
Elizabeth Robinson Scovil. Dress and
department articles fill the rest of the
number. BY The Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia. One dollar a
year; 10 cents a COPY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Work of undergrading the tracks
of the p, w. & B. railroad at Darby
has begun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
The Weather and the Almanac.

While the maximum temperatures
were generally above 80 degrees yes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30

Bargains, Carriages and Wagons
Go to Messengers Gil West From
street, for bargains in carriages and
wagons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
Bed Spreads.

An elegant assortme1
the best made. Crocher v
Quilts for large size bed
81, $1.25 and $1.50 EACH.
latest styles in satin hnis
$1.75 and 1925.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-07-30
Turkish Towels

Only a few Of each Of
following Turkish To
These will be sold Wedne
They are