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Evening journal., 1902-11-01
HAPPY BUNCH CONTEST CLOSES
Members Given a Supper and New
Organization Formed to Get
Members

The Happy Bunch" membership
contest of the Young Mems Christian
Association closed on Thursday night,
when the members of the Bunch were
given a blow out in the Association
Hall. The members Of the contest
were as follows: e. w. Robinson, first,
% points; W. Il. Douglass, second, 21
points, and +. +. DuttOn, third, 20
points.
Photographs of the three winners
will be placed in an ebony frame and
hung in the parlor at the association.
After the standing of the contest
ants have been announced General Sec
rotary E. o. Sellers organized the
Jolly Joshers," which is to be rival
organization to the Happy Bunch. "
The two organizations have antened into
a contest to secure new members, which
Will close on November 80. An agree
ment was made whereby the members
of the losing organization Will give a
black face minstrel show on December
4
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
MISS DUNNING MAY co WEST
To Testify in California in the Second
Trial of Mrs. Cordelia Botkins
for Murder

Attorney General Ward stated this
morning that there had been no date set
case. ito leave for San Francisco. 1t is
thought, however, that the witnesses will
start on the trip West about November 2.
AIr Ward also said that Miss Dunning,
Of Dover might be witness. although
she did not attend the former trial. Miss
Dunning Is a sister Of John P. Dunnlng.
who was the husband OF one Of the
women who was poisoned. AS John b.
Pennington, father OF Mrs. Dunn'ng and
Mrs. Deane, the poisoned women, Is dead
g; is thought Miss Dunning will be an i'm
portani witness.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
A Large Busin sss

Mr.. H. S. Mitchell, Jeweler,, of Sew
anth and Popular streets, Wilmington,
Del, has Duilt up a very large business
by handling nothing but the best goods.
He handles no watches but Elgin and
Waltham, and makes a speciality OF
high-grade railroad watches for rail-
readers use. Starting but several years
ago in a small way his business has
grown to large proportions. He has
agents covering down State towns, and
the manner in which goods are sold by
him makes it so easy that anyone can
own a watch, ring, chain, or any arti-
Gle in his line, and never miss the
money. His business is to sell and de-
liver the article on first payment, trust
ing to the honesty Of customers TO pay
the payments of 81 per week
See his advertisement ON another
page.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
BOYS BOUGHT CIGARETTES
Fifty Cents of Judge GraY's Money
Went to Buy Smoking Material

There were a number Of interesting
develouments yesterday while the Ar
biuation Commission was inspecting
the mines at Scranton. One was the
laugh during the morning at the ex-
enses OF Judge Gray The latter and
Bishop SpauIding had become fatigued
with the long stay in the mine and
came to the head of the shaft to await
the others. While they were in the en-
gine house a number Of slate pickers
employed about tae breaker cane in.
The two commissioners began to ask
searching questions of them, how much
they earned, how old they were and The
number Of hours that they worked each
day
Finally, Judge Cray divided so cents
among the boys and they went out.
Shortly after the other members Of the
party came to the surface the boys re-
appeared looking as if they we're look
lrg fcr cash contributions. Judge Gray
asked them what they had dcne with
the money that he had given them. One
of them answered that they had spent it
for cigarettes. Judge Gray and Bishop
Spaulding looked shocked, while the
other members of the party, who were
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
BISHOPS SELECT
MEETING PLACE
Distinguish ed Prelates Next
Spring Session to be Held
in Mendville, Pa.

At this mornings session Of the Board
Of Bishops Medville Pa, was selected
for the next meeting place. The next
convention will be April 29 1903. 1t was
also decided that one Of the bishops will
go to Africa tn 1908 ito assist .he mission
airy Jisnop with the work in that coun-
try. A committee was appointed 10
name the bishop to go to Africa.
At yesterday afternoons. session re-
ports were heard from Bishop Troburn on
the work in India and Bishop Hartzell,
en- the work in Africa.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01

home with a younger child. Shortly af-
ter her husband left Mrs. Mccracken
heard what she thought at the time was
a knock on the door, and going to the
front part Of the house she noticed a
bright light burning in the rear second
story back room.
Becoming frightened, Mrs. McCracken
opened the door and went to the next
door neighbor for assistance. but none Of
the male members Of that family were at
home. About this time DR.. d. j. McCol-
ley appeared and volunteered 70 search
the house No trace OF the burglars
were found but before leaving they gem
erously supplied themselves.
PLUNDERED ARCHDACON.
The residence OF Archdeacon George c.
Hall was again broken into last night.
and inlaid cross which was stolen once
before and recovered, was again taken-
Nothing else was missing.
Entered Doctors House
Tho burglars then transferred their
operations to Delaware avenue. and en-
tered the home Of DR.. Ashbrooke. No. 7cf
Delaware avenue. When seen this morn
ing Mrs. Ashbrooxe said that upon re-
turning home last night with her hus-
band, they found the house in discord,
but as Mr.. Ashbrooke had a very impor-
tant engagement outside OF the city. the
house was locked up and has not been
opened TO make an Investigation as yet.
Police at Work
The police have several persons under
suspicion, and believe the band to be an
organized gang led by an ox-convict well-
known ITO the local authorities. Two
thirds OF the enure police force has been
detailed for night duty.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
HAVE REACHED
NO DECISION
1t Is Not Thought Firms Will
Grant Increase to the
Threatened Strikers

AIT the meeting of the moulders who
propose to so ON strike on Monday, If
their demand for higher wages is not
aceded to-, held in the Shields Library
Association building last night, de-
cided to stand by the ultimatum hand
ed the firms. Speeches were made and
the men are all ready to stop work this
afternoon for good if their demand is
not granted.
"a consultation between representa-
tives Of Pusey and Jones Company, the
Belts Machine Company and the J. Nor
ton Poole Company will be held this
afteronon, when a decision will be
reached
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
STOLE HORSE AND BUGGY
While Visiting Friend an Unknown
Drives OF With Frank Fell's Team

A horse and carriage belonging ia
Frank Fell was stolen from Front and
Dupont streets shortly before p o'c'ock
last night.
Mr.. Fell was visiting Henry NJ. Mother
an. candidate for sheriff. and hoiched his
team in front Of the house. When ready
to leave he was surprised to find his team
gone, and Immediately uoafied the po-
lice. No trace Of the missing uig has hesn
found
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
MERRY MASKERS
THR0NG STREETS
Unique Costumes Delight the
Eye and Lend Brilliance
to Scene
MUMMERS' PARADE A BIG SUCCESS

Scenes and Incidents OF Hallowe en-
AS the Gay Throng Swept Along
Market Street Last Night---Thous-
ands Viewed the Parade
From early hast evening until mid
night Wilmington was owned by gay
masqueraders. Probably never before
in the history of Wilmington was Hal
lowe'en more generally observed. The
parade was a big success. Market
street was jammed with people, who
thoroughly enjoyed the antics OF the
mascueraders.
The judges viewed the parade as it
passed along the street, and the prize
winners were handed cards, which they
exchanged for the prizes today
List Of Prize Winners
Among those who were awarded
prizes:
Ralph E. Plowman. of No. 214 North
Lincoln street, for the best original
costume or a boy under 10 years Of aga
He appeared as miner.
A. p. Orr, Of No. 14O1 Marsh road, for
the best Happy Hooligan."
Herbert Holt. OF No. S041s Market
street, for the best boy character. He
appeared as an overgrown school boy.
Miss Elsie Truitt, of No. 223O West
Third street. and Miss Rosa Steinke,
Of No. 421 West Second street. for the
best individual mal1e-ups. They ap-
cared as a Chinese boy and a Japanese
girl.
Frank NJ. Traynor for the funniest
man. He appeared as a Hebrew ped
dler, with a tray Of goods in front Of
him.
The West End Reading Room for
me best appearing organization
William Cox, OF Marshallton. for the
best black face comedian. He appear
ed as a pack peddler
The West End Reading Room for the
best drilling organization.
Eugene Shultz. of No. sos Clayton
street., for the largest woman in line.
Jesse A. Mccoy, of No. 210 Madison
street, for the largest man in line.
John Brehm, of Brandywine Springs,
for the best female impersonator
G. NJ. Thompson, of No. S4S Tatnah
street, for the most original woman's
costume.
Bayard Rebman. of No. 4Ol Porter
street, for the most comical member
OF the Fraternal Order Of Eagles
The Milkmen's Association for the
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
OUT
OF THE GAME
Democrats and UniOnistS Announce
Their Intention of Voting
for DR.. Ball

Iican, but Ill be id if I'll vote for
Mike Byrne."
Everywhere there is a feeling that
the next Legislature will elect two SEN
ators, and there are predictions that
the name of Addicks will not even ap-
pear before the caucus. His power is
broken, and the slump is beginning just
where it had to begin--among the fol-
lowers of Addicks.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
FREIGHT CAR DELAYS TRAvEL

A freight car jumped the track at the
King street crossing Of the Pennsylva-
ala railroad and delayed travel for
over an hour on Thursday afternoon.
.The car was being shifted on a siding,
but it got across the north-bound
track. Several trains were waiting
before the obstruction was removed.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
Police at Work
Kicked by Vicious Horse

Martin Newell, living at No. 1ii2 South
Van Buren street was kicked on the head
by horse ait the Gibson House stables
this morning, sustaining a severe scalp
wound rho injured man was removed
to the Homeopathic Hospital. where his
injury was dressed.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
eoYs rooK sTEPs AwAY

Every step from in front Of the
houses on the south side of w. Fourth
street was removed by mischieyous
boys on Thursday night, and TWO
women and several children fell about
two feet while emerging from the
houses. One woman received a wrench
ed ankle.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
GRAVES HELD FOR COURT
Alleged Colored Preacher Must
Answer charge Of BurgIary

Robert Graves, colored, was arraign-
ed in City Court this morning on a
charge OF burglary. He was arrested
on the "coast" last Thursday night by
Patrolman Burchinal on suspicion Of
being the man wanted for several rob
berries committed beyond Third street
bridge recently. He was held in $1,000
bail.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
Giving a Demonstration

A demonstration OF red star trading
stamps stamp Is being held at the sore
OF the Boston Clothing House No. 2i3
Marko' street. The windows Il this frm
have been decorated and preeeat pretty
appearance.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
GAVE HIM A DIAMOND

John Rehfuss, the retiring foreman
of the Pullman Car Works was yester-
day afternoon presented with a beauti-
full stickpin and a finger ring by the en-
ployes as a token of their regard foi
him.
When Winfield 5. Barnes, one or the
machiniats. presented him with pin and
ring at the close OF the days work. nr
Rehfus was very much surprised, but
responded in a pleasing manner. He
will become foreman Of the machine
department Of G. W. Baker & Co.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
BURGLARS ARE
STILL LOOTING
Reign of Terror Was Continued Last
Night by Clever ThieVes-PO-
lice Are POWerIess

The gang OF burglars who have been
operating here with success for several
days past, continued thcr depredaMons
last night, having a good opportunity in
the general excitement caused by Hal
lowe'en, TO ply their trade.
Since the beginning OF the present IN
vasion OF burglars there Us virtually a
reign OF terror existing among the women
residents OF this city. Many are afraid to
stay at home alone at nights. Many peo-
pie are supplying themselves with fire
arms and hardware. and other stores
dealing m these goods are doing a rushing
business.
The homes Of three more families were
entered, and with one exception the rob
bers succeeded In making rich hauls, do
Ing their work while the occupants Of the
houses were out viewing the masked car
nlval. In one hour and fifteen minutes
the family OF William Updyke. second
officer OF the torpedoboat Hull living at
No. s0i West Ninth street, was relieved
OF Sl5 dn money and considerable iewelry.
Mrs. updyke. accompanied by Miss
Anna Carswell, who resides with the
family left their home shortly after s
O'Clock and returned at $50. The thieves
were evidently frightened away by the
sudden arrival OF Mrs. Updylse for a
onght hight had been left burning in the
second-story frint room. When an in
Vestigation was made d was discovered
that the invaders entered the house from
the rear and had locked up a siclSly pet
dog Of the family in room while on
gagged In ransacking the place Two gold
watches, enc Of which was a valuable
herloom, eight silver spoons ana sos in
money was taken from Mrs. Updyke's
rom and Miss Carswell lost two brace
let's one pair of opera glasses. two opal
iangs one large amethyst and 81 in
| money.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
McCracken Homo Rohhed

The home Of ]. j. Mccracken, No. 2.5
North Franklin street was entered
shortly after O'Clock. and gold watch.
overcoats and sa2 was taken. Mr.. Mo
Cracken had gone to view the parade
with two OF his children. leaving hts wife
Evening journal., 1902-11-01
ARBITRATORS IN
WYOMING VALLEY
Undaunted by Investigation
the Strike Committee Go
Through More Mines.
THEY PLAN MODE OF PROCEDURE
Judge George Gray Gave Money 10
Breaker Boys and They Purchased
Cigarettes---Youngsters Then Get
Lecture
Lecture

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. 1.-The An
thracite Coal Strike Commissioners
who have been visiting mines in the
Lackawanna Valley during the last two
days, arrived here this morning from
Scranton. and will spend the day in
the Wyoming Valley. Although tired
and with sore muscles as a result OF
their hard work, the commissioners
spirit is strong. The more they see the
more they want to see, and the thor
ough manner in which they are in
vestigating the conditions is pleasing
both mine workers and operators.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01

For Constipation and Piles, Brazil
ian Balm is magic.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01

Ostrich plumes are the isyoiite hat
trimming. Have your OLD plumos made
equal to new at E. E Wells, 613 Cr-
ange street.
Evening journal., 1902-11-01

Continued on Second Page).
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21
PiCdChO Mines
marine.

Picacho mines, east of Imperial on the Colorado river, promise 10 develop into one of the worlds greatest mining properties. Regarding them the Union says: Assistant District Attorney MelcaIf. who iIas just returned from trip to Yuma and PIcacnO, had all in- ieres,iug chat with Senator Dorsey concerning the extensive gold mining operations in which Senator Dorsey, Senator PettiGr rev and others are ih- terested at Picacho.
 The undert akiug is moving along in fine style, and there is every indica- ton that 1t will become one of the most important industries of the county. Two hundred men are at work OH tie railroad and the mining plant. The railroad is being built from the river to Picacho, the mines being at the lat ter pace. The cyanide plant will have d capacity of 1000 tons per day, said to be the largest in the world. The cyanide plant at Hedges has capcity of 100 tons per day. Senator Dorsey is enthusiastic over the prospects The syndicate in which he is interested has no end of capital behind it, and the enterprise will not be abandoned, at least until thorough test has been made. The cyanide plant is to be on the banks of the Colorado river.
 The ground where the mines are to be developed is covered with holes, made by Mexi-aus and others, in plac- CT mining. Thousands of dollars worth of gold has been taken out in that way.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21
Why They Coach lila

Will the Submarine, which speaks authoril atively for IndiO and the COachclla valley, HOW rise aud explain why it is necessary to coach Ella? Im- periai Press.
 The f.onghns Is one of the oldest and most aristocratic families iuhabit. ing Indio's coral strand. Ella is tue youngest sister of Meredith Lougfn, aud neither mermaid knows very much about anything above the old sea line.
 We asked Meredith few days ago what cOlOrs she would use iu portray ing the wind aud the waves, and shc answered that she would paint the wind blew aud the waves rose. But Ella couldn't see the point until we had set it forth by means of plans and specifications.
 Down between Walters and Salton Is another railroad station called Mort mere. We recently explained tO Ella that the name is DagO lingo for Dead Sea" whereupon she began bawiing to beat ihe band. and fever ishly inquired what it had died of. So fond of the sea are all mermaids that they mourn it's demise whenever the sad event Occ. rs. aud are never COIL tent until they know q decent burial has been given II.
 It was only yesterday that we asked Ella if she knew what macaroni i-, and she answered hat she thought 1t tO be the name of' the man who invented wireless telegraply.
 From these citations 1t should be ev- ident that Ella. being much younger aud consequently much greener than most nlermaid,, absolutely needs coaching. and that we are having coacheIlofatime doing it.-lndio Sub marine.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21
PETITIONS BEING CIRCULATED
 FOR A GOVERNMENT RESURVEY

A. 1T. Hcber, president and general manager of the California Develop. ment company, will soon visit Wash ington, D. C., to induce the Govern. ment Co make d resuryey of the Impc. rial valley, with view to correcting some conspicuous errors in the old sur veys. This country was surveyed un. der contracts soon after the Civil War, when most government work was done Euder very loose methods. and when the survey of the California Develop. mcnt company was begun the field notes of the government survey were taken as basis of operations. lt vas found. however, that the govern ment survey was entirely unreliable, the townships being 6ts miles long, and it being impossible to tie" to the various corners set by the government.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21

Now petitions are being circulated asking the government to make a new survey, ba scd on the old one. This is a matter iu which every land owner is interested. aud it is hoped they will sign up rapidly. It is the established principle iu the land office that each settler on public laud gets the land on which hc locates, any error being sub jcct to correction. Consequently no one will be much disturbed by re. survey, though it is possible that the lines may be shifted few feet to make them conform to the government lines of forty-acrc tracts. which is the small. est tract recognized by the govern ment. There ought to be little ,rou ble in getting the survey adjusted pt- ly, as al present the condition. while not of d very serious nature. is not satisfactory to any one.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21
Early WdtermeIOnS

r. Barnes will probably have the earliest melons in the valley this year al his farm near Calexico. He now has vines about yard long and the indications are that he will have ripe melons before May 1. The seeds were planted early in February and were protected by paper covering cold nights. There are not many of the vines. but it is au illustration of what can be done in this country with a lit tie care.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21

none of the other towns in the valley are to be important trading cent"rs. There is not one of them which will be without tributary irrigated country reaching out for several mIles toward rival towns aud making ample room for thousands of people engaged in farming. cattle raising and fruit growing, while some of these towns may take on peculiar advantage from local conditions. Blue Lake. for ex- ample, may well hold ont inducements 5 as d resort for the people of the entire valley. for more beautiful body of wafer does not exist in the state than that, and the scenery, the fishing and hunting, will combine to make that one of the most attractive spots in the valley. CaleXico may become of q great deal of importance with the de- land over the line im Mexico. which is subject to irrigation from the Impe rial system, that town being prospective place Of importance for international trade. Parimga may become all im- porlaut fruit section. for it's soil is es- pecially adapted to fruit growing, be- ing of q more sandy nature than most of the soil of the valley.
 There is nodemsely populated sect ion of tle country where there are not inn portant towns to be found in less than eight or ten miles of each other. and there is no irrigated country which is not denseiy populated. There is no great stretch of densely populate ed country in which many towns are sit uated in which one town has not reached the dimensions of q city. If the Imperial valley is to become the abiding place of thousands of people, which now seems absolutely certain. nothing can prevent the rapid growth of all the towns laid out iu irrigated sections of the valley, and nothing can prevent the central town of Impe- rial from becoming a city of much inn portauce 10 the state.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-21

isOO people in the valley, or a gain of @ per cent since December. The number here may bc as great as 1000. bot probably the former number Is nearer the truth. It Is expected that there will be fully 5000 people in the valley at the close of the year.