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Evening journal., 1900-06-21
UNITED STATES COURT ADJOURNS
But One Case to be Heard and That
Was Settled

Jadge George Gray, sitting in United
States Court, this morning, discharged
the jurors for the June term of court.
there being no business to transact.
But one case was docketed, that OF
William Gordon VS.. the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. In this suit
judgment, with costs, was entered
against the defendant w. S. Hilles
represented the plaintiff, while Levi C.
Bird appeared for the railroad com
pany.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
VACATIONS OF LETTER CARRIERS
When the WearsrS Of the GRAY Will Take
Their Recreation

Vacations of letter carriers of the
local postoffice have been arranged as
follows. Davis, Speakman. Turner,
Mclean, July 1 to 15. inclusive;
Feaster, Poinsett. Rittenhouse. Cannon,
July Is TO 30; Duffy Sehl, Henderer
Howett, July 81 to August Is; Hopkins
Taylor, Coyle, Sylvanus, August Is "a
20; Wilcox, Oliver. Sterling, Scheu
August 80 to September IS; Reilly
Dougherty, Mason. Foulk. September
IA to 2S; Sidwell, Sasse. Bowers, Lloyd
September 20 to October 13; Glasgow
Lntz, Finger, Goslin. October IA to 2S;
Roberts. White. McCafferty, October 2s
to November II.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Thomas u. RusseII nurled

Ats o'clock this mornins the funeral
of Thomas +. Russell was held from
his late residence at Third street
bridge.
There was a large attendance at the fu-
neral, and the body was inferred I'm New
Cathedral Cemetery. The Rev y. M
Mealey of st. Mary's r. @. Church.
performed the last rites
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Bidden Case Continued

William Biddellwho was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Police Captain
Thomas Kane, charged with acting sus-
piciously, has been held in $500 bail for
hearing on Saturday morning
The prisoner is believed to be an ac.
complice Of w. 4. Little, who is ac-
cused Of picking the pocket of Mrs. Ce-
celia Forrest. on Tuesday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
CARNIVAL MAY
BID CONTINUED
Efforts Being Made to Hold
the Fair Over Another
Week

1t is generally understood that the
Elks street fair and carnival Will be
continued for another week, providing
that local merchants and exhibitors
give their support.
When questioned this morning mem
bers OF the Elks Lodge said that the
subject had not been decided upon yet.
1t has been learned. however, that
William p. Frank, the grocer, has been
awarded the contract for supplying the
Bostock aggregation with provisions
fer another w4es. when is considered
an indication that Bostock, at least, in
tends to remain.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Extremes.

Cham, the French caricaturist, was
talking one day with a Gascon, who
Dragged that his fathers ancient baro-
nial dining hall was the wonder Of the
world It was so high you could hardly
see the roof.
''NIy father had a dining room, said
Cham, (which was just as remarkable
the other way. It was so low that the
only fish we could serve at table was
solei'
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
lIr. Daris for Attorner Genernl

Thomas Davis, a well-lsnown member
of the New Castle County Bar Associa-
tion, has announced his candidacy for
attorney-genera1. Mr.. Davis was dep
uty attorney-general to At
torney-General John Biggs He was
also deputy under two other attorneys
general. Mr.. Davis is a Democrat aud
launched his boom at the convention On
Tuesday
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Nm PnhIlc Nm nncldo

Owing to the inability Of the judges
TO decide which fire company in line IN
Tuesdays parade. is entitled to the
silver horn donated by Sterlfh Bro
theirs, the public viii be allowed to de-
eide. Beginning at o'clock this even
ing and continuing until 6 O'Clock Sat
urday evening, each purchaser Of a
ticket to the carnival viii be entitled
to one vote with each ticket.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Testlmonr IN Edwards case

Testimony is aing heard before
United States Commissioner S. Rod
mond Smith in Philadelphia to-day in
the stockholders suit Of Edwards, ct
al. VS.. the Bay State Gas Company
Dr. Caleb r. Layton and Newell Ball
will be heard as to their knowledge. as
directors of the company. OF transac-
tions regarding the ground on which
the suit was brought.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
shipped Complete Ice PLANT

Over the p, w. & b. railroad line
this morning the Remington Machine
Company shipped a complete ice max
ing plant tineluding the necessary bags
of cork. The equipment was sent to
Fernandina, Fla. in charge Of w. f..
Page. manager Of the Southern ice
plant.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
In Homo of EII.s. carnlrnl

In honor Of the Elks' street fair and
carnival, Robert Kenyon, the whole
sale tcbacconist, has decorated his de-
livery wagons in the emblematic white
and purple of the order, and has also
added profusion Of carnations to the
elaborate decorations The wagons are
driven by Harry and Robert Ken
yon, Jr.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
COLORED MAN RETALIATES
Fired Several Shots at a Crowd Of Boys
Last Night

While persons were returning from
the carnival grounds last evening
about 10 o'clock they witnessed a
shooting affray this side of Washing
ton street bridge. which caused much
excitement for a time.
A colored man was attacked by a
crowd Of boys, but rather than stand
his ground he ran. The boys pursued
him. and the man, turning, pulled a
revolver and fred several shots at his
tormentors. One took effect No ar
rests were made
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
no rake NIanufadturlna. Census

Clinton Cook. of this city. and 2. l.
Rogers, Of New Castle, yesterday as
sumed their duties as census enumera-
tors yesterday. They will be required
TO visit / 1000 manufacturing establish
ments
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
rnrners vislt philnnclnhin

Many Germans OF this city attended
the annual convention of the Turner's
of North America. held in Philadelphia
to-day. The singing society Of the
Wilmington Turngemeinde left in q
body and will take part in the song
contests this eveaing.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Universal Demand Cor Tickcts

There has been an unusual demand
Tor tickets for the commencement CX-
ercises CT the Howard High Schoc' TO-
be held IN the Opera House, on We'd
nesday evening noxt This Is largely
due to the fact that Booker r. WASH
ington VIII make the annual address
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
THE RADNOR.

ii2 South Carolina Avenue. Near the
Beach.
Most centrally located.
IT, w. SHARpTTss.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
WmI NInnnhctllre AIlors

The McAdamite Company of New
York with a capital Of 81 1850 600, was
incorporated In Dover yesterday. The
incorporators are Oscar II. Miller and
Frank w. Beardsley. of New York: Al
bert c. Tanner and Ernest Stanley
Smith, of Jersey CITY, and Gardner w.
Kimball, Of this city. The company
will manufacture alloys OF different
kinds
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
% Cents to Philadelphia and Return
via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

On account Of the Republican Ma
tional Convention at Philadelphia, the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad viii sell
tickets from June Is to 10. inclusive,
good to return until June &c. at 67 cents
for the round trip and on account Of
the funniest, which viii be held in
Philadelphia June II to "a tickets will
be sold from june Is to 21 inclusive.
rcod to return until June 25, at rate CT
67 cents for the round trip.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Want 20 PIav "a Year oIds

The independence Colts would like
to hear fFom any team in the city
under fifteen years of age. The players
are as follows: f. FEisblen. e.; w. Heal,
p.; J. Edwards, S.; J. DotO, h.; H.
Neal. 2b.; w. Doto. 3D.; ID. DickersOn
IT,; w. Richardson. rf.; J. Jones. cf
Rah, ran. rah, we are the Independence
Colts Send challegnes to w. Doto 500
East Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Annunl rralning E.hlhll

An excellent exhibit Of the work OF
the manual training department of the
Wilmington High School took place in
the school building this morning. The
exhibit viii De open until 10 clock
this evening"
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
THE DELAWARE CITY

Tennessee Avenue and Beach.
first-ciasa Family House
s. 10. BRADWAY
Owner and Prop.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Proncrty or John 9. rnrra enld

Pursuant to an order of the Orphans
Court. the property of the late John C.
Farra. at Ninth and DUPONT sta cts,
and I'm Kentmere, were solo at the
Court ffouse this morning to Charles y.
Evans. attorney.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
HOTEL sTAIGER.
THE FRANTZ.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. ].
l6l Ocean Avenue. Near the Beach.
Send for Circular.
MRS. IT. FRANTz.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Dennls Daley Assaulted

Dennis Daley a clam vender. was
struck in the mouth by a clam thrown
by stranger on Tuesday last Daley's
lip was split open and several teeth
loosened. He was taken to the Humeo-
pathie Hospital for treatment.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Graduales % he Honorcd

Surviving members Of the class Of
'75 of the Wilmington High School will
be honored by seats on the stage at the
twenty-ftth annual commencement on
night
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
LOST AND FOUND

LOST. BLACK pockctbook about M
o clock. ON King street between Scponch
and Eighth. Contained "a draft for I
from the Nebraska NATIONAL Bank on "A
New York bank. in the name of Mrs ii.
NJ llnmermnnu, and some small change
Finder Will please return 10 owner ana re-
eeiNe suitable reward. 1913 Market street
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
ANOTHER STEEL PLANT
Announcement That the American
Nickel Steel Co. VIII Come HereR

Another large steel plant viii be lo-
Gated in this city. The announcement
is made that the American Nickel Steel
Company in all probability viii locate
on tract Of land along the south side
of the Christiana river. where the Della
ware Steel AMI Forge Company Is %
build
The American Nickel Steel Company
was chartered at Dover yesterday with
a capital OF s1.5OO.0OO. and in few
weeks the creation Of office quarters in
this city viii be under way.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Aeent ror snortr Ror Here

Z. w. Lukens, of the firm Of lsadCre
Leiberman & Co., manufacturers of the
Sporty Boy cigar, is in Wilmington to-
day. Mr. Lrxens visited many friends
here, including Robert Kenyon.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
EnriounI Inference.

"What a happy. good natured, jolly
girl Maud isl She's always smiling and
laughing
eyes, sire has pretty teeth and dim
pies - Colorado Springs Gazette.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Librnrr onnrtcrs Imnroncd

Improvements are being made to the
quarters OF the Brandywine Library
Association. The Old Academy is
much improved and is conveniently
arranged
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
To Preach 10 Grndnntes

On Sunday morning at 1880 o'clock
the Rev. p. IT, Moore viii preach 20 the
graduates of the Howard HiSh School
in Shilon Baptist Church.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
CarnIval cfowds ar. largeIy on Lhe

RI -
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Cnmdon MN Rnhhen

Charles Wooten. who said his home
is in Camden n. j.. was beaten and
robbed of GO cents. all the money he
had, near Newport. yesterday
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Case Was sc,,lcd

JChn Spath. charged with non-sup-
purt ty his wife was to have had
hearing before Magistrate Daley this
mcrning The case was settled, how
ever. before IL came to trial.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Drowned in Reserroir

Joseph Pemberton. aged 4 years, fell
into the reservoir at Edge Moor yes
terday. and was drowned. Coroner
Vandever made an Investigation ard
gave certificate Of death from drown
ing.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Iron Pillars Erented

Iron pillars were erected yes. s.erday.
for the foundation Of Snenenburg end
Sons new building. at Seventh and
Market streets,
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
MINER COTTAnR-
THE CHELTEN.
VICTORIA"
THE BERWICK.

KENTUCKY AVENUE
Within two minutes walk OF bench.
flrst-class accommodations. Table unsur-
passed. Write for Booklet and terms.
JOHN Nj. TAYLOR
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
omen for Insnoctinn

A the Howard school this evening
Tho manual training exhibit viii be
open for public inspection, and also to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
HOTEL VIRGINIA.
HOTEL sTICKNEY.

Kentucky avenue 100 feet from tho
Ocean. Special rate OF $.75 per day to
Delegates 20 the Republican Convention.
Weekly rate 50 TO Si4 Fine Ocean View
Passenger Elevator at Street Level
IL W. STICK NEY
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
SUMTER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.
HOTEL RICHMOND.

NII4ANIIC NITY, NJ n
tour doors from the sea on Kentuctv
nEenue. , cuisine and service Of the hleh-
vator. 'io oie-
CHARLES H. PEAsE. NH MAGERs
nlunlHDI. Prnnrlnlnr
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
personal

WANrED.-Entire house furniture. car.
pets household goods. Also CASTOR
eiothinE. can or send postal to- No
Aahoh Brothers. BOB East Sixth street.
DON'T WORRY.--''WOMAN's BLESS.
ING SAFE AND SURE. POSITIVE
CURE THE NEWEST DISCOVERY
bON FREE J. IT. HORNE. nj. ID
DRAWER W.. CHICAGO. I'LL.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
West END Democratic cInh

The West End Democratic Club has
been incorporated and will have rooms
at Fifth and Madison streets.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
NOTICES.

NoTlCE.-Thc Boulevard b.,,,..a.
Eighteenth and Twenty-firet etroets Mi
,. closed 70 public travel for about tw,
,,PAIENrS. TRADE-MAR<S ETC
HAVE YOUR ATTORNEY WHERE'S
liz IAN ACT PERSONALLY AND
OFFICE. WRITE TO
49,. n q. pNRENFORTH
N-NoMMltSlONER OF PATENTS.
,,,,., WAsfIfNGTON. ID. &.
CHARGES REASONABLE.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
THE OSBORNE,
MADISON.

South Virginia Ave-, ATLANTIC CITY.
The most beautiful avenue Sixth house
from the beach Rooms large and niry.
Large porch Fine view OF Ocean and
new Steel Pier. Special weekly rates. So
Sl2. 81 and $3.50 ntdav
MTIGHE & MELVIN
Formerly Of Westminster. Scranton, Pa.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Carnival Week

So Photographs for SO. this week
only Cummings, the Photographer.
No. 3O2 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
TOWER HOUSE.
BRYN MAWR HOTEL,

Late Gcrmaniovn House Corner Central
and Heck Avenues.
OCEAN GROVE. y. j..
Near Beach. Terms moderate. Under
the management of Mrs. NJ. A. Dawson,
daughter OF the owner, Mrs Jessie Day.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
Gymnastic Union and Festival. Turn
fest, North American. Philadeiphia.
june f7-2f---Recuced Rates TO Phil
dcInbio via PennevIaanfo Railroad

For the Gymnastic Union and Festi-
val (Turnfest) North American. at
Philadelphia. June 1924, the Peunsyl-
.vania Railroad Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Philadelphia from
all stations on it's line at the rate OF
single fare for the round trip (mini-
mum rate. 80 cents). Tickets to be sold
and good going June IS to 81, inclu-
sive. and to return until June 26, in
elusive.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21

We cannot safely anticipate any dis
sensions among Republicans this year
that can count at the polls-Florida
Timcs-Cni0n.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21

Bostock's wild animals were unusual.
" unrnly last night
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
HELP WANTED

cent word. 0'''
WANTED.-Girl for general house.
works no washing or ironing. Apply
az NO. Sl5 West Ninth street j2i-tf
WANTED-Whlte girl for general
housework. Apply No. 1925 King
street. i2O-ff
WANTED-Glrl to learn. Apply
Delaware Cotton Co., Vandever avenue
jt9-3t
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
BOARD am ROOMS
BUSINESS NOTICES

LAWN MOWERS sITARpENpD
Eawn mowers ground, repaired ana put
~ nrst class order by the Novelty Ma
ehlne CO., OH Orange street. Extra narfs
Tor machines furnished.
LADIES' SPRING JACKETS altered
anu hhed Dreas skirts altered, faced
'llu nouhd az Kings, dl5 Orange street.
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
SUNNI Err COMFORT.
KITCHEN HOT P

Then cal and see our improved vapor
stoves. Delightfully."- cool Perfectly safr
New ovens, best made. Gasoline Stoves
repaired M HUTCHINSON. 1904 Eaet
Ninth street, between King and French.
j16-im
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
SCIENTIFIC pATWIsT

Mrs. Adams reads your entire lie NV
power ie unsurpassed. Call and be COM
Vnced. / take no money until perfectly
satisfied Offioo al3 Wo4hineton street
Evening journal., 1900-06-21
OCEAN WAVE,
coRDovA

eG WEBB AVENUE. OCEAN GROVE.
FINE LOCATION.
Near Beach. Terms moderate
NJ T. & E. l.. cOLLINGS.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-06-21

G. G. Barr was born at Montreal,
Canada, Sept. 2l, 1860 and came to st.
Mary's, Mimi, with his parents, who
afterward moved to Waseca. When
ii years of age Mr.. Barr entered q
restaurant and bakery, which busi-
ness he has followed ever since. In
1884 moved to Brookings and opened
the first restaurant in the old Press
building, room l2x24, now occupied
by f. c. Neill's harness shop. Here
he continued In business until Sep
tember, 1888, when he was engaged as
steward at the Agricultural college
for one year. At the expiration of
his stewardship at the college Mr..
Barr opened restaurant in the Hege-
man building and remained there two
years, when he sold out and went to
Washington to try his fortune. After
q nine months trial he returned to
Brookings and opened small lunch
room and was burned out Dec. q,
1892. In the spring of 1893 he again
embarked in his chosen business in
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-06-21
Brooklngs County.

Land is rapidly advancing in price and
now IL the time to invest. Big profits are
sure to be gained by investing.
The county of which Brookings ia the
county seat 10 the best adapted TO. diversified
farming of any In South Dakota. Situated In
the center of the renowned Big Sioux Valley
and watered by the Big Sioux river and In
Vulnerable lakes The soil is of rich, black
loan and is unsurpassed for fertility. The
best Of water is found near the surface, and
numerous small streams water the rich farm
lands in all directions. 1t contains % town.
ships and 8,s64.43 acres OF gently rolling
land, fully as per cent of which is under culti-
walton. Has l04 good schoolhouses valued at
about $l00,0 In round numbers. Good rail-
road facilities. Assessed valuation, 1905,
Ss,s45,O0o. Tax levy, 1898, 10 mills for general
purposes. Average crop for the past twenty
years, Is bushels per acre. Fine therds Of
blooded stock and rich grazing lands. No
government land--all occupied by actual
settlers. Decided land can be purchased at
from $l2 to $50 per acre, accordingito location.
Good railroads convenient for marketing
stock and grain.
Long distance telephone connects every
town with the county seat and extends to
many points in the state as well as into Min
nesota and lows.
The country nsighborhoods throughout the
county have their churches whore the people
worship every Sunday
During the past year a large number Of peo-
pie from the east have brought their families
to Brookings county and located perma-
nently. In every instance they are contented
with their choice Of location and are prosper
ing There are still opportunities for people OF
all classes to come here and be Independent.
No state In the union offers better advantages
than can be found right here in the Sioux
Valley region.
Farmers In the east who contemplate COM
ing west can find no better soil, no better lo-
cation and no better markets In the whole
northwest than Brookings county presents.
Come out and see for yourselves the banner
county OF South Dakota
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-06-21

weighs about IL tons. The pedestal
is Of dark Barre granite brought from
the state Of Vermont. The statue Is
white Westerly granite from Rhode
Island. The inscription adorning the
front bears the historic reference:
'In Honor OF Company H. 1st South
Dakota Vol. Inf"
"Spanish-American War, 1898"
philippine Insurrection, ls9s."
The left hand scroll gives the names
of the battles participated in by the
company and the right hand scroll the
list of killed. On one side are the
names of the regimental officers and
on the other side the officers of COM
pany FL. On the back is a complete
roster of the company. The monu-
ment is located In the northwest cor
ner of the court b. :se grounds and
the county has laid a cement walk
leading up to 1t
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-06-21

the Natesta building and afterward
moved to the G. Hanson building.
Early In 1895 he found his quarters
too small and moved to his present
location.
Mr.. Barr now occupies q building
25xS0 IT. He has one Of the best
equipped lunch rooms In the state,
capable OF feeding 100 persons at one
time. His bakery department has
the personal attention OF the propri-
etor and is patrouized by vast num-
ber Of people, showing that his bread
stuffs give good satisfaction. This
season Mr.. Barr has greatly i'm
proved his establishment and added a
costly soda fountain to his equipment.
The REGISTER does not hesitate to
say that the White Elephant is an
up-to-date restaurant and bakery and
bears evidence that It's proprietor has,
during his 20 years experience, kept in
the van OF progression and puts his
full energy into his everyday business
affairs.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-06-21

The company II monument COM
mittee has fixed the date for unveil-
ing of the monument for July 4th.
The monument was erected at cost
OF 81 900 90 by the citizens OF Coding-
ton county in homer Of the company
that went from Watertown and which
took part in the Philippine insurrect-
ion with the First South Dakota. The
accompanying engraving is made from
a photograph taken for T. II. Pritch-
ard, the designer and builder. Mr..
Pritchard secured the prize for best
design over seven competitors and
and then secured the contract for It's
erection by being the lowest bidder.
1t now stands In the public park at
Watertown, a monument, not only to
company Fl. but to his talent and ca
pacity as business man.
The base is Sxl0 IT, in. Height
from base to top l61 feet. Height of
statue 6 feet and the entire monument
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-06-21
Sheep Breeders and
Wool Growers Convention.
The Most Profitable Meeting Ever Held By the
Association.

The South Dakota Sheep Breeders
and Wool Growers association ad-
journed Thursday afternoon after one
of the most successful meetings in the
history Of that association The at
tendance was even better than was
expected, being In the neighborhood
of one hundred and fifty and over.
This was augmented Wednesday and
Thursday by a goodly number of neigh
boring farmers, bringing the num-
Der up to over two hundred at some Of
the sessions. About eighty OF the
visitors arrived on Tuesday evening
and over fifty were In attendance
upon the preliminary meeting held at
the city hall after supper. The meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent, e. L. Squirting, with Secretary
Bushnell and Treasurer Wilson, Of
the association, present. The pro-
gram had set this aside as a business
meeting, but inasmuch as the attend
AuCC was uOV idISo Nv Wdo oh hoohVd
decided to defer all business until 8
o'clock the following day, and the
election of officers fixed for o'clock.
The president then called on w. w.
Bell, of Manley, to give the meeting
some of his experience with the North
Star sheep, which was followed by an
informal discussion OF forage crops,
their value for feed, and the care Of
sheep. This discussion was partici-
pated in by Squirting Of Brookings,
Wilson of Bijou Hills, Campbell OF
North Dakota, Davis Of Lake county,
and others. The meeting adjourned
about ten o'clock.
The following morning the associa-
ti0n convened at the Agricultural
college chapel. On being called to
order, Treasurer Wilson, Of the assoei-
alton, submitted his annual report
showing that there was still balance
In the treasury of 1881. The report
being adopted, President Squirting de-
livered his annual address. His ad-