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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-27

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Briefs and Interference Cases Specially.
Job work, prompt and reasonable rates.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
PHILADELPHIA SUFFERS
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
Big Ware House on Front
Street an Easy Prey Of
Flames

Philadelphia. May 25.-A nre that IS
estimated to have caused loss OF up
wards of Sl,0O0.0O0 occurred in the
building of the Front Street Ware
housing Company. at 91s-21-23-25 North
Front street. The building was three
stories high on Front street and five
In the rear. with two sub-cellars. Mer-
chandise OF a general character was
stored in the place. The third floor
was packed solidly with mating, and
besides this there we're In the build.
ing among other valuable goods 1900
rolls Of carpet. 500 barrels OF molasses.
light and heavy machinery OF various
descriptions, carload OF wines and
other liquors and a carload OF matches.
The FIRE started In the basement
and was not discovered until the cen
ter OF the first floor was In flames. The
character of tho goods in the build.
ing made Il an easy prey to the
flames, and the whole structure was
soon ablaze. Almost the entire fire
department was called out. and sur
rounding property was saved. the
flames being oonnned to the ware.
house. Everything in the building
was destroyed by either fire or water.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
METHODIST PREACHERS MEET
Discuss Movement to Unite Two Big
Methodist Publishing Houses.

The usual reports We're heard at the
meeting of the Wilmington Methodist
Preachers Association in Union Church
today. after which there was generi.
discussion of the report OF the Junior
Book Committee upon the unihcatior
Of the big publishing houses OF the
Methodist Church.
There are two of these big concerns.
one in the East ana one IN the West
and a special committee was appointed
by the last General Conference TO take
into consideration the advisability Of
combining them. The capital of the
concerns now is $3.000.OO0. one-half Of
which is in real estate, and the special
committee, composed of some Of the
foremost business men Of the country.
is to consider how TO best invest the
funds and TO promote the growth OF the
business.
The committee win make It's report
20 the next General Conference. which
will be held in California next MAJ.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Newport

Newport. May 25.-Miss Louise
Echenhofer OF Philadelphia, is the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. II. A. Demp-
sey, for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Mahan are
the guests OF relatives in Principle,
Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Phillips, Of
Wilmington, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Cranston.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w Young and son,
Baynard. spent Sunday with Lewis
Young, in Chester, Pa.
Mrs. w. T. Groome. who has been
the guest Of relatives in oxford. Pa.
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Long. OF Will
mington. were the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c. T. Long yesterday.
L. G. Vandegrift, who has been con-
fined 20 his home on account OF sick
ness, is much improved and able to be
out
j. Oscar Bratton. who was hurt while
at work in the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company's car shops last week,
is improving slowly.
Miss Elsie Scarborough. who has
been suffering with typhoid fever. is
not improving very much. and stlil 10
very low
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
"a RoysI TraIn. esIlsve Ms.n

Henry VII
When Shakespeare wrote OF Royal
Trains. such royal magnincence IN
travelling accommodations as now ex-
ist were not even dreamed or
A middle-agcd traveller OF modern
times who has for llfe-tlme been
used TO fairly we'll equipped railroad SER
vice, IL himself surprised when he
boards one OF the Reading Systems
hourly trains running between Philadel-
phla and New York and In describing
the equipment is very likely TO quote
Shakespeares phrase, "A Royal Train.
Believe Me-"
This also applies In numerous other
points besides equipment, as for In
stance. the trains between Reading
Terminal Philadelphia. and Liberty
street, New York, leaving each Termi-
nal weekdays. every hour from a. M.
20 p. m. IN their rapid fight TO the
other Terminal drawn by powerful, fast
locomotives burning hard coal, thus
eliminating an smoke and cinders. and
running over smooth track on "a well
ballaHtcd dustless roadbed. are the very
semblance OF Royal Progress.
Another way. These trains leaving
the Terminal Every Time the Clock
Strikes" pursue their swift course to
destination without stop or hindrance
the local trains being arranged TO al
low them a clear track the same as ir
monarchial countries, the ordinary clti.
zen stands aside from the Royal path
way.
When next you visit New York take
one OF these trains leaving Reading
Terminal, Philadelphia. Every Time
the Clock Strikes and you win notice
many reasons why you should say "A
Royal Train, Believe Me"
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Mother and Child

The mother in dressing her little ones
should always combine comfort with the
sthought OF prettiness.
To relieve ear-ache In children bind on
a small bag OF hops molstened with boil
ing water and keep 1t warm.
Let the children be able to run about.
romp and play outdoors in cold weather,
but do not take them for long slow walks.
Respect the little secrets Of children. II
they have conceilment, worrying them win
never make them tell, and patience win
probably do the work.
A small bunch of absorbent cotton makes
a splendid powder pun for a baby's morn
Ing bath and IS desirable as 1t will be dis
carded for a fresh one oftener than n regu-
lar puff would be.
Battle the children in the forenoon II pos
sible. II not an hour before the evening
meal. Never give child bath for at
least an hour after eating and never take
a child outdoors Immediately after its
bath.
Mothers should learn how much SYM
paaihy means to the child. Chudren's trou-
bles may seem very trivial TO US, but they
are very real TO them. The feeling thai
mother viii understand" is a comforting
belief to many grown up children.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
STORE PLACARDED WITH
SCAB INSCRIPTIONS
Groceryman Refuses to Close
on Thursdays and Some
body Got Even

Walking up King street yesterday
morning patrolman Charles Hutton no.
ticed a large crowd OF people standing
in front OF the grocery store OF George
A. Jones, No. SO7 King street. Upon
investigating the officer discovered that
the front OF the building was placard-
ed with all kinds OF signs bearing In
scriptions such as "Scab grocer" "WIl
not close Thursdays during month OF
June, scab" Notice. scab grocer, buy
no groceries here" and other sayings
The officer removed the cards Of
which there were about dozen, and
took them TO the police station, where
they are now on exhibition. An effort
IS being made by the police 20 locate
the offenders.
Whoever prepared the inscriptions
was somewhat Of an artist. Although
the work was done with pen and ink
the letters were made with a firm hand
and the words arranged with artistic
effect II Is believed that this action
was taken because Mr.. Jones has on
several ocasions positively refused to
close his store on Thursday afternoons
during the month of June. as other
grocerymcn do. lie was visited last
Thursday and again asked TO comply
with the request, but still remained
firm, and the affair of yesterday as d
result followed. The cards were tackled
up after ~ o'clock on Saturday night
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
BISHOP C0NSECRATED BELLS
viii Not Be Used Until Tower is Paid
for.

Philadelphia, May 25.-Bshop Cole
man. of Delaware. came TO the Church
LOT ST. Simeon, Lehigh avenue and
Ninth street. yesterday ana conse-
Grated a chime OF bells. said to be the
handsomest and heaviest IN Pennsyl-
vania.
hut as unique as these bells are the
pastor of the church. the Rev. Edgar
cope. declared yesterday that they
would never ring until the congregation
had betrayed the cost OF extending the
tower OF the edihce twenty-five feet
and paying other necessary expenses
to elevate this splendid gift The
chimes. which cost about $4,000, were
donated by Thomas Kaye and the Rev.
John Kaye.
Worlxmen will begin to raise the bells
I'm the tower today and Il is expected
the chimes will be ready for use on sat
urday, when Il is planned to give a
musical concert II the congregation
contributes the remaining $500 due on
the tower. the cost Of which was S4,50o.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
SHOT FRIEND
AFTER QUARREL
Victim Waylaid and Assail-
ant, Wild With Rage,
Fires Twice to Kill
spseIal to lhe EvenIng Journal.

Georgetown. May 25-John Griffin Of this
place was shot by Paul Anderson about
o'clock yesterday morning and INJURED SO
badly that II may be necessary ITO ampu-
tate his right leg.
The affair took place after an alteration
between the two men. Both had been
drinking freely. Anderson. it seems, was
itching for fight. He continued to abuse
Griffin despite the latters warning, and
when he refused TO desst Grlfnn struck
him several times knocking him down.
With an oath, Anderson. after regaaning
his feet said: IL will get you for that,
and went home.
Shortly after this incident. Griffin. while
walking with a companion named Frank
Pepper, mot Anderson and without a word
the latter pointed shot gun at the two
and fired twice The nrst shot passed be-
tween the men, but the second lodged In
Gnfhn's leg shattering that member al
most TO a pulp
Anderson was arrested and Griffin was
given Immediate medical attention.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
When She Graduates

When Gladys Gader graduates,
It's billed to happen in the June,
The happy time the world awaits
With budding boughs and birds
a-tune,
And all the Gadders will be there,
Their collar bones they'll dislocate
To listen to the essay rare
And see Gladyssa graduate.
That essay is a wondrous thing;
The Gadders know it word for word
On them and all its points they've
heard.
And when she says:-"The Past's be-
hind,
The Present here--the Future there,
They gaze upon her, stricken blind
BY genius blossomed unawarei
Her gowns a funny chiffon dream.
With sash OF satin. fan OF pearl
A symphony in palest cream-
All for the little Gadder girl,
Now Miss Gladdyssa, II you please.
And if you want to see her mad
Gaze in her eyes when, just to tease,
Her little brother calls her Glad"
The cab will call for her at four
And Ma will cry and look at Dad,
AS though it were q wedding or
A funeral or something sad.
The angels on their harps VIII play
The grand event to celebrate,
And Calder viii stay home that day
To see his GLADLY GRADUATED
Kate Masterson
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Life of German Women and Girls

A recent number Of THE Ladies' Field"
gives a depressing picture Of the life OF
German girls and women. No girls are so
highly educated as those OF Germany.
says the article, but the process sounds
painful and the result not by any means
profitable.
The education Of a German girl begins
at six; It is compulsory and the rule for at
tendance is strictly enforced. A mother
cannot keep a delicate or ailing child at
home wthout a doctors certificate. Work
IS carried on at the fullest stretch, and
the strain on mind and body is such that
many a German girl leaves school with her
nerves shaken, and her health injured for
life. Little time is allowed for gymnastics
or outdoor games, though some change in
this respect is now being made, and at
sixteen the girl leaves school, after passing
numberless examinations, her studies hav-
ing included languages, history, science,
mathematics. dancing and singing a thor
ough course in cookery and needlework. it
Is Of these last two accomplishments that
she makes the most use in after life. The
rest lead to nothing. and in the majority Of
cases the girl might just as we'll have been
spared the strain OF acquiring so much
superhuous education.
Marriage IS considered as much a sine
qua non with German as with q French
girl. but it is not arranged in the same
businesslike way, unhappily, 1t would
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Ono BacheIor,s s Adrfce

The will OF Pierre Numa Olivier was
opened the other day. Mr.. olivier was a
descendent Of one OF the Original founders
Of New Orleans and his family owned a
large part Of the site upon which the city
IS built. He served with distinction in The
Confederate Army He leaves his entire
fortune to his nephews and nieces with
The injunction that they marry.
I shall die" he says, with the signet
OF not having fulfilled the mission of q
man on earth, that is ITO say. not having
married and raised a family. advise my
nephews and friends not ito follow my ex-
ample in this matter"
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
DANCE AT
THE CLUB
ENGAGEMENT of Miss Du-
POnt and Mr.. Andrews
Other Matters of Social In
terest to Wilmington Peo-
pie and Their Friends

The first OF series OF threc-cluh
dances were given at the Wilmington
Country Club on Saturday night. and
proved delightful affair. Previous
to the dance, Mrs. Lamotte DUPONT,
Mrs. Samuel Bancroft Jr.. and Mrs.
Henry b. Thompson entertained large
parties at dinner. There also were
numerous smaller dinners Dancing
was kept up until 12 o'clock. music be-
ing provided by the Philharmonic Or
chestra.
The next dance will be given on the
evening Of Decoration Day on that
afternoon the first OF a series OF band
concerts win be given at the club.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
SLEEPERs ON TROLLEY
First Car Now Being Built in New
Jersey.


Jersey.
Springfield. ohio, May 25.- II present
plans materiahze the Appleyard trolley
vnsdlcate wil operate sleeping cars be-
tween Columbus and Cincinnati, beginning
about July /. The first car is now being
built In New Jersey General Manager
Rlchard Emery says this cnr will be oper-
ated as an experiment. II will be the first
sleeping car operated on an electric line I'm
the United States.
The cars viii be constructed so that they
win Rave 20 seats and 20 berths and will
be more convenient than tine sleepers on
the steam roads. 1t Is the intention Of the
officials 20 operate the Through cars on a
fast schedule.
The Appleyard syndicate IS building
northward and IL will be only question OF
time until % will be operating through cars
from Cleveland 10 Cincinnati over It's in
terurban lines
Iles leeDing car will leave Columbus at
II O'Clock at night and arrive in Cincinnati
I'm the morning.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25

seem. 1t Is left to the young woman her
self to attract a husband, and, as spinster-
hood in Germany has few attractions, girls
are continually occupied with their matri-
monial chances.
An unmarried woman is an absolute
failure. While her parents live she remains
in entire subservience TO them, and when
they die she is usually terribly poor, while
II OF good birth she would rather starve
than work for play. II she belongs to an
artstocraiac family she may obtain "a small
allowance Of about SIPS a year. with board
and lodging, i'm a stiff. OF sort OF lay con-
vent endowed by successive benefactora
for the support of these unmarried daugh-
ters and sisters. Residence in the stint Is
only compulsory fer few months Of the
year, and the stiff dame may visit and re-
ceive friends as much as she likes.
Teaching is the principal occupation open
TO those women obliged to earn their liveli-
hood, but the government examinations
are severe. the pay poor and the work
hard, and there are few opportunities of
rising. OF late years women are beginning
10 work for university degrees so shat they
may take equal places with the men in
the schools, and the Froebel movement
has helped some TO more satisfactory po-
sltiOns. Hospital nursing is almost the only
other profession open TO the sex. Dentists
are numerous. but medical degrees must
siill be obtained abroad. and feminine
journalism ds confined to the realm OF
fashion.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
STOPPED AUTO RACING
Speed Trials Now Prohibited on the
Concord Turnpike.

The action OF the directors of tho
Concord Turnpike Company in pro-
hibiting competitions OF speed of motor
cycles and automobiles and reckless
driving along that pike meets with the
general approval of the many persons
who use the road daily. The pike had
became a favorite place for the owners
Of motor cycles and automobiles to
hold their speed trials This is espe-
cially true Of the motor cycles. and
nearly every sunday until it was stop
ped, number Of Wilmingtonians could
be seen on the pike. speeding along on
their motor cycles at a terrific pace.
IL was a very dangerous practice, and
{ was feared that it would result in
someone getting either killed or badly
injured.
other turnpike companies lending into
the city may take the same action.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Philosophy

There's a little splash Of sunshine and
a little spot OF shade
Always somewhere near.
The wise baslS in the sunshine. but the
foolish choose the shade.
The wise are gay and happy, on the
foolish sorrows laid;
And the faults their own, fear.
For the splash of sunshine and the lit
tie spot Of shade
Are here for joint consumption, for
comparison are made.
We're all meant TO be happy, not toe
foolish or too staid,
And the right dose to be taken Is some
sunshine mixed with shade.
Stanley Lark, In Sunshine Bulletin
Evening journal., 1903-05-25

Every season brings in new materials
with high sounding names, which are, after
all, nothing but old friends with slightly
new faces as well as names. One Of the
latest stuffs for bodices Is christened va
porine. 1t is stronger than mousseline de
sole, firm and more silky than crystalline
something between the two. It's delicate
nlmy quality gains in effectiveness from
the contrast with the coarse flet laces and
guipures with which the majority OF fancy
waists are encrusted.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Dover Girl a Graduate
Special 90 the Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover, Nay 25.-AIiss Lydia Watson.
daughter of Mrs. Beniah Watson, OF Do
yer. will be graduated from the Moravian
Seminary Bethlehem, Pa, next month.
This old school f. the alma mater OF a
number Of well-known women Of lower
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Strikers Tie Up Plant.

The sixty moulders who went on
strike at the Malleable Iron Companys
plant on Friday because nom union
men were employed, are still out. and
win not return until they are dis
charged. The firm does not recognize
the union and so long as q man Is q
good workman that is the only requi-
site for a position. Other men Will
be secured 20 hll the places OF the
strikers. but in the meantime the plant
is almost entirely tied up.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
WILL DISCUSS TAX RATES
Some Action viii Probably Be Taken
BY Council on Wednesday Night.

II is probable that the members OF
city Council will discuss the tax rate
question for the coming fiscal year on
Wednesday night on account OF poli-
tics, and the fact that most Of the pres
ent councilmen desiring reelection had
opposition, has been the cause for ne
slecting this week.
The matter win now be attended to
at once, and report probably present
ed at the regular meeting OF Council
on Thursday evening. Although IL Is
not known what the tax rate viii be.
IL Is presumed that II viii remain the
same as last year.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Engaeement Announced

Announcement has been made OF the
engagement OF Miss Julia Dupont and
James Andrews. Miss Dupont is the
daughter OF Mrs. Eugene Dupont. and
Mr.. Andrews is the son OF General An
drews, OF Stockton" near Wilmington,
and a brother Of Dr. Andrews. OF New
Castle. lie Is treasurer OF the Pintsch
as Company, Of New York.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Sunday school Mnaieale.

The West Sunday School Orchestra will
give musical at the church on Thursday
night, May 2S. under the direction OF w.
Frank Wilson. violinist. Mr.. Wilson Will
be assisted by Miss Josephine Fletcher.
soprano; Miss NJ. Gail Jack. eiocutonist,
and a male quartet composed of the fol-
lowing singers; J. +. Clymer w. sher-
wood. +. E. Jones and George McCanerty
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Wedding Annfrersaries

Mr.. and Mrs. William Connery win
celebrate the fifteenth anniversary OF
their wedding this evening. IN their
home, No. 1920 West Thompson street.
Philadelphia. This also Is the fifth an
niversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert S.
Muhlhausen, OF this city, and they viii
celebrate with Mr.. and Mrs. Connery.
who are cousins OF Mr.. Muhlhausen.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Vogue of White Stockings

Women have taken to white hosiery
and men to gray and bun. OF course,
anything under the sun, moon and
stars but black, but a goodly number
are taking uD the white fad. They
who adopt the white hosiery declare it
to be more cleanly and scientific than
the colored ones. With the white stock
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
eraduates Get pinlomas-
Special 10 lhe Evcn.ng Journa

Special to the Evening Journal.
Camden May 25.-The Rev. Henry
Runner, d. d.. Of Wyoming. will deliver
the annual address TO the graduates OF
he Camden public schools ut the conn
7encement TO De hcld in Whatcoat NJ.
=. Church, Camden on Friday evon-
ng. June 5. Professor Howard Griffin
win present the diplomas 70 the five
graduates.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
HAS NEW DEVICE
Hereafter Uptown Barber viii Use
Compressed Air.

Mr.. LaRowe, the barber, at Ninth
and Market streets, has a new device for
dryln ga customers face after shaving.
II is in the shape Of a small base which
VIII throw compressed air which will
quickly dry the moisture.
He has compressor In "a room ad-
Joining the barber ship which forces
the ar from a tank through a pipe
along the wall IN front of the barber
chairs. For each chair there viii be d
section of hose, and the barber can
use It TO spray liquids upon the face and
then TO dry the face.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
White Six Waists

The thin white China shirtwaists the
women are wearing are at once exciting
the envy and admiration Of the men,
several OF whom have been heard 10
express themselves on the subject, de-
ploring the fact the inexorable custom
prevents them wearing anything SO
cool, dainty and becoming Those
waists Of pongee are a close rival, with
the China one in the affections OF the
summer Girl.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Motorman.. a.. Inl.lr.a

While bringing his car in from Shelf
pot Park. Motorman Edward Mona
mara. OF the Wilmlngton city Railway
Company. yesterday had his arm badly
injured by "a brake slipping and the
rapidly revolving crank striking him.
lie brought his car TO this city. how
ever, and when relieved WAS carried to
his home, No. I'LL West Fourth
street.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
THE NEW BROOM

SAles of stock in the international Broom Company
increasing win gigantic strides proving that shrewd
investors appreciate this latest and great International
Industrial which may rival In pr0htmakng any known.
Present Price SOC. Per Share.
small proportion OF this nrst allotment OF shares
at Soc each remains unsold The price expected
vance soon The par value 1) win lDey reached be
fore the OF That win mean gain in principal
alone of 100 per cent to those buying this the
present price
There is preferred stock the Company has no
mOrtgagesor similar obligations Therefore all holders Of
stock wEn share ALIKE the purchasing zoe obtain
inx as much In profits as me man buying at 81